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
Continue reading … EDITORIAL FIRESTORM — New York Times calls Iran's dictator 'hard-line cleric' in obit, sparking backlash.
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Material for that obit has been rolling in of late.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
Her husband was not mentioned in the obit.
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Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Richards is survived by his brother, Bob (Joanne), and was preceded in death by his wife, Doloros; his parents, Gregor and Rose Richards; and his brothers, Jim Richards and Ed Richards, according to his obit.
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Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Material for that obit has been rolling in of late.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
Her husband was not mentioned in the obit.
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Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Richards is survived by his brother, Bob (Joanne), and was preceded in death by his wife, Doloros; his parents, Gregor and Rose Richards; and his brothers, Jim Richards and Ed Richards, according to his obit.
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Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obit
obituary
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The obituary doesn't create the exposure.
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Alan Greenspan died Monday at 100 years old, and the obituaries have been kind.
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“Obit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obit. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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