as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
Anderson dedicated the Best Director award to his assistant director, producer and frequent collaborator since There Will Be Blood, Adam Somner who passed away from anaplastic thyroid cancer in 2024.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Ezra passed away July 26, 2024.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Adichie has experienced significant loss over the last few years, with both of her parents passing away a year apart.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Our daughter adopted him after their dog Gunnar passed away suddenly.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Ezra passed away July 26, 2024.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Adichie has experienced significant loss over the last few years, with both of her parents passing away a year apart.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Our daughter adopted him after their dog Gunnar passed away suddenly.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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By 1971, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Brian Jones had all died at the age of twenty-seven from drugs and alcohol.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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This year's awards season promises to deliver more inspiration, but in the meantime, do yourself a favor an invest in a quality round brush, some styling gel or pomade, and a ride-or-die can of hairspray.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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The 1971 Vikings were the other team, and Minnesota wound up falling at home to Dallas in its initial playoff contest.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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They were doomed to perish in the fires of hell.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Harold Cunningham/Getty Outside Le Constellation, Federico Gelle, a 17-year-old from Italy's Tuscany region, lit a candle for so many teens his own age who had perished.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Below, check out knitwear inspired by their looks starting at just $20.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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There’s more Athleta discounts worth checking out, though—keep scrolling for five more impressive deals, starting at $28.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jonesboro opened the conference with a 30-point victory over Cabot on Tuesday while Bryant stepped out of the league to beat Little Rock Christian 71-57.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Two step out and move toward the driver’s side.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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