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
It’s regarded as his greatest song ever, containing his favorite themes of violence, mortality, regret, and above all, loneliness, against the backdrop of the American wilderness.
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Fiber intake, in particular, showed a strong association with longevity, while consuming lots of sugary beverages was linked to higher all-cause mortality.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
One study found that for every five-kilogram decrease in grip strength, all-cause mortality increases by 16%.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Fiber intake, in particular, showed a strong association with longevity, while consuming lots of sugary beverages was linked to higher all-cause mortality.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
One study found that for every five-kilogram decrease in grip strength, all-cause mortality increases by 16%.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortality
Noun
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The coroner said next of kin have been notified, and the cause and manner of death for each are pending autopsy results.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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He was initially sentenced to death, though the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and he was later pardoned.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Chatham County Police Department is investigating the crash and has charged Vasquez Lopez with reckless driving, driving without a valid license, failure to obey a traffic control device, and first-degree homicide by vehicle, the agency shared online.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Hanover Police Department has placed Thomas Hayes, 36, on leave, as the officer faces charges of motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene of an accident following personal injury or death.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Mortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortality. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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