Synonyms of pass away

pass away

verb

as in to die

to stop living

the old woman passed away quietly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• die
• pass (on)
• fall
• perish
• check out
• step out
• succumb
• buy it
• depart
• kick off
• end
• pop off
• expire
• kick in
• peg out
• exit
• demise
• go
• disappear
• part
• kick the bucket
• snuff it
• bite the dust
• give up the ghost
• fade
• conk (out)
• drop
• decease
• croak
• dry up
• flatline
• fail
• consume
• predecease

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come to
• live
• breathe
• revive
• be
• exist
• linger
• flourish
• thrive
• subsist
• prosper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pass away

Vitaly Churkin, an ambassador to the UN, passed away following cardiac arrest in 2017, just one day before his 65th birthday. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Morgan himself gave Tracy a vote of confidence this summer, shortly before passing away in September. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Charlie Watzke sadly passed away in 2023, and last year the Ocala Drive-In was listed as up for sale. — David Morton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

The canvassing board — comprising Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, a county commissioner, and a judge — examined outstanding ballots flagged for various discrepancies, ranging from signature issues to ballots submitted by voters who passed away. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026