obit

noun

ō-ˈbit How to pronounce obit (audio)
Definition of obitnext
as in obituary
a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account she reads the obits as soon as she gets her morning paper

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Recent Examples of obit A lot of obits have been written the past few weeks. — ABC News, 5 May 2026 Major news organizations compose advance obits on significant figures, a just-in-case endeavor that feels both hugely important and somewhat macabre. — Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Continue reading … EDITORIAL FIRESTORM — New York Times calls Iran's dictator 'hard-line cleric' in obit, sparking backlash. — FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Material for that obit has been rolling in of late. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obit
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obituary
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  • More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.
    — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 July 2026
  • Kaylee Watkins of Kettering, Ohio, died on Friday, July 3, according to her obituary.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
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“Obit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obit. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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