as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
David informed several of the coach's friends that his father had passed away after a lengthy bout with cancer.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Robert and James Paschal passed away in 1997 and 2008, respectively, but their descendants continue to operate the restaurant, which reopened in a more modern Castleberry Hill neighborhood location in 2022.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Clark took over for Michael Weiner in 2013, after the late executive director passed away from a brain tumor.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
After the Great War ended, the marquise passed away, and her children’s visits to Cannes became fewer and fewer.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Robert and James Paschal passed away in 1997 and 2008, respectively, but their descendants continue to operate the restaurant, which reopened in a more modern Castleberry Hill neighborhood location in 2022.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Clark took over for Michael Weiner in 2013, after the late executive director passed away from a brain tumor.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
After the Great War ended, the marquise passed away, and her children’s visits to Cannes became fewer and fewer.
—Literary Hub, 17 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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As many as one-third of all Jewish victims of the Nazi genocide perished on Soviet territory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Those who didn’t die onboard eventually tried to walk to across the frozen waters to mainland Canada, perishing on their journey.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 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 couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The cast lean into this fully, often stilted with dialogue just one step out of a natural rhythm.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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