PASS AWAY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

pass away

verb

Definition of pass away

as in to die

to stop living the old woman passed away quietly

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Recent Examples of pass away Tim Sullivan — principal owner since 1986 — passed away in late 2024, so daughter Kelly Sullivan Sanders is in charge now. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026 The surviving chicks were named Sunny and Gizmo, while the chick that passed away was named Misty after a volunteer that died a few years ago. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Jones has three children with her late husband, Uche Ojeh, who passed away in 2025 from brain cancer at the age of 45. — Parents, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite Bill Walsh crediting McVay as indispensable and his undeniable impact on the franchise, McVay, who passed away in 2022, has yet to receive Hall of Fame recognition. — Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass away

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The siblings inherited the Lakers through the Buss Family Trust after their father died in 2013, though their ties to the organization extended well beyond ownership.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Fedorov is right to say ideals should not die in warfare, or why else fight?

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of die

Verb

When night falls, another show begins with a dedicated corner of the estate designed for stargazing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Zinc ions enter the electrode first at higher voltages, while much smaller protons are stored later as the voltage falls.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fall

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Before the service began, a worshiper read aloud the names of some 200 parishioners who perished.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
And since the gun-toting librarian who would go on to save the remaining Platts at a vital moment was among the neighbors rescued from this second teleportation, does this mean the children perish too?

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of perish

Verb

Also be sure to check out everything else releasing this weekend in my friendly neighborhood streaming guide.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The newlyweds — who tied the knot last month in an intimate civil ceremony — stayed close at the party, checking out Flaus (an Oprah favorite) and a demo of Beekeeper’s Naturals Superfood Honey.

— Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of check out

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Yesterday in London, Elordi stepped out on the world premiere of Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars alongside his canine co-star, Rak Jasper.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Instead of dealing with rental cars or busy trailheads, travelers just want to step out their front door, lace up and move.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of step out

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pass (down)

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