as in death
the death especially of large numbers of people or animals
Tuberculosis was a leading cause of mortality back then.
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Recent Examples of mortality
In half of the states with strict firearm laws — California, Maryland, New York and Rhode Island — researchers noted a decrease in pediatric firearm mortality.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
California, Maryland, New York and Rhode Island have all experienced a decrease in pediatric firearm mortality since 2010.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Consider that prostate cancer poses the greatest cancer mortality risk faced by non-smoking American men.
—Daniel J. Stone, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
One study found that book readers reduced their mortality risk by 20% over 12 years compared to those who don't read.9 However, more research is needed to determine how reading impacts life expectancy.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
California, Maryland, New York and Rhode Island have all experienced a decrease in pediatric firearm mortality since 2010.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Consider that prostate cancer poses the greatest cancer mortality risk faced by non-smoking American men.
—Daniel J. Stone, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
One study found that book readers reduced their mortality risk by 20% over 12 years compared to those who don't read.9 However, more research is needed to determine how reading impacts life expectancy.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortality
Noun
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When the news broke of his death on Jan. 10, 2016, fans across the globe grieved and paid tribute to the legend.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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There were five jail deaths in 2024 and nine in 2023, after 19 in 2022 and 16 in 2021.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Anyone with information can contact state police’s homicide unit at 443-233-0989.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 July 2025
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After news of the homicides spread nationally, Johnson and Alandt left town to ensure their own safety.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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“Mortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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