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the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of passed away
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The prolific designer, who made an indelible impact on the rap world, passed away in 2021 after a battle with cancer.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Two months later, chairman Lord Triesman, who passed away earlier this year, was forced to quit after being recorded speculating about referees being bribed at the World Cup.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
My dad, who just recently passed away, was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was there for a little over a year, nothing more than a private.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The finale also features unseen footage of Cloud, who died passed away in July 2023 from an accidental overdose at the age of 25.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Carlo Petrini, the father of the Slow Food movement, passed away last Thursday.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
Although Okura passed away in 2023, the revival continues under his son, Kyle Okura.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
When Manny Fernandez passed away quietly at age 79 this week at his home in a small Georgia town called Ellaville, a subtle-yet-seismic shift occurred — mostly symbolic, but still sadly notable.
—Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Verb
When Joan passed away in 2013, her daughter took over the reins as curator.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The prolific designer, who made an indelible impact on the rap world, passed away in 2021 after a battle with cancer.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Two months later, chairman Lord Triesman, who passed away earlier this year, was forced to quit after being recorded speculating about referees being bribed at the World Cup.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
My dad, who just recently passed away, was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was there for a little over a year, nothing more than a private.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The finale also features unseen footage of Cloud, who died passed away in July 2023 from an accidental overdose at the age of 25.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Carlo Petrini, the father of the Slow Food movement, passed away last Thursday.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
Although Okura passed away in 2023, the revival continues under his son, Kyle Okura.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
When Manny Fernandez passed away quietly at age 79 this week at his home in a small Georgia town called Ellaville, a subtle-yet-seismic shift occurred — mostly symbolic, but still sadly notable.
—Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed away
Adjective
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Suddenly, photos, videos, or important documents are just… gone.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Room by room, the author takes us through the house, now long gone.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Harris plays with the memory of her mom, Suzie Brawner, who died two years ago.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Mbogo Macharia, the lawyer representing the families of the 16 girls who died in the fire, called for a thorough investigation within 21 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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One victim, a 47-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Both are among a group of at least 10 missing or deceased scientists and laboratory staff who worked at sensitive nuclear or space technology labs, law enforcement officials have told CBS News.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Piccotto effectively plays the regret of a mother forced to reckon with the loss of a child, the horror of engaging with that child again, while also grappling with her own role as a mother felled by the scourge of addiction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In a Western Conference Final where a few other key Colorado Avalanche players are already playing through injuries, the NHL’s leading goal scorer this season was felled trying to prevent someone else from scoring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Outside his job, Kilduff volunteered for the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting veterans, first responders and the families of fallen heroes across the country.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Be sure to pick up fallen fruits, veggies, flowers, and branches, and clean up the bird seed under feeders, too.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Expect Marquise Lightfoot, a twitchy 235-pound edge rusher, and Mizzou transfer Damon Wilson to step in for the departed first-rounders.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Greg Abel is wasting little time putting his stamp on Berkshire Hathaway ’s investment portfolio, reportedly moving to unwind positions tied to the departed lieutenant Todd Combs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Still, 49 perished in the shooting, the country’s deadliest mass shooting until 2017 when that death toll was surpassed by a mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas that killed 60.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Nineteen firefighters perished in the blaze.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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For example, when members of the now defunct Transitional Presidential Council sought to extend their hold on power as their terms neared their end, they were met with warnings from both Wooster and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Coskun lined up another spectacular shot of the moon rising above the Bay Bridge that same night, as the infamous, and now defunct island prison of Alcatraz loomed out of the shadowy waters.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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“Passed away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20away. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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