PASSED (ON) Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

passed (on)

verb

past tense of pass (on)

as in died

to stop living my grandfather passed on at the age of 92

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Cora, 5, and Dawson, 3, died at the scene, but their youngest, 8-month-old Callan, was still alive when first responders arrived.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Chad Gilbert, lead guitarist for New Found Glory, died Sunday at the age of 45.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of died

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The Grammy-winning musician passed away due to organ failure, his mother stated.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026
Lizárraga has carried on the legacy of his father, who passed away just as the band was arriving in Europe for the first time three decades ago.

— Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of passed away

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Not just the 2,977 deaths of innocent, often brave people — the workers trapped in the towers, the first responders who perished in an attempt to rescue them, the passengers aboard United Flight 93 who fought back against the hijackers.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Timothy Stackpole, who perished while trying to rescue others at the World Trade Center, to stand and accept applause from the crowd.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of perished

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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Your mind may be willing to keep going long after the rest of you has checked out.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Lamb checked out of the room the next day, and a housekeeper found three large trash bags filled with bloody towels and linens that were also soiled with human waste, according to the report.

— David Goodhue August 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

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