as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
Monsieur Paul may have passed away in 2018, but today, his opulent family-run restaurant still holds its two Michelin stars.
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John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s been 45 years since Edith Head passed away.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
My parents and grandparents had all passed away during my incarceration, so there wasn’t a family home to return to.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Norman Pauley, 91, passed away peacefully on Valentine’s Day.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s been 45 years since Edith Head passed away.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
My parents and grandparents had all passed away during my incarceration, so there wasn’t a family home to return to.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Norman Pauley, 91, passed away peacefully on Valentine’s Day.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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Authorities on Wednesday confirmed eight of the remaining skiers had died, with the ninth missing and presumed dead.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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But that dream died along with her husband.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Tigers, particularly Mark Mitchell, put in a strong effort but fell short in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in a 94-86 loss.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pielmeier expects the conditions to subside in much of Switzerland over the course of next week, once the new snow has stabilized, except in the south of the country where less snow has fallen.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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In Argentina, roughly 1,300 sea lions and fur seals perished.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Of the nine people who perished, seven were women and two were men.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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For more must-have finds in Nordstrom’s sale, check out our favorite picks under $50 below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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For additional headlines, check out today's eNewspaper here.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The royal couple stepped out in London for the awards ceremony for their first joint appearance on the BAFTAs red carpet since 2023.—
Marie-louise Gumuchian,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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The duo stepped out together at the BAFTAs on February 22 at London's Royal Festival Hall, posing arm-in-arm.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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