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to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of passed away
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The dog passed away later that evening.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The contest used to be held by the North Beltrami Sportsmen’s Club every January or February, but the event organizers either passed away or moved on.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
The Hickses continued to serve a crucial role as pillars of support for the late Queen and the royal family for decades to come, and David and Lady Pamela spent 38 years together before David passed away on March 29, 1998.
—Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Anderson dedicated the Best Director award to his assistant director, producer and frequent collaborator since There Will Be Blood, Adam Somner who passed away from anaplastic thyroid cancer in 2024.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Ezra passed away July 26, 2024.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Their one-year-old son has passed away after suffering a brief illness.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead, Yorath, who passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 75, threw himself into the project.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Yolanda and Dexter both passed away, the former on May 15, 2007 — just a year after their mother's death in January 2006.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The dog passed away later that evening.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The contest used to be held by the North Beltrami Sportsmen’s Club every January or February, but the event organizers either passed away or moved on.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
The Hickses continued to serve a crucial role as pillars of support for the late Queen and the royal family for decades to come, and David and Lady Pamela spent 38 years together before David passed away on March 29, 1998.
—Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Anderson dedicated the Best Director award to his assistant director, producer and frequent collaborator since There Will Be Blood, Adam Somner who passed away from anaplastic thyroid cancer in 2024.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Ezra passed away July 26, 2024.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Their one-year-old son has passed away after suffering a brief illness.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead, Yorath, who passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 75, threw himself into the project.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed away
Adjective
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Clouds have evaporated into practically nothing and are expected to stay gone.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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And even with those two gone, Dubar slid down Boise State’s depth chart, managing just three carries for 12 yards so far in 2025.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His car was later found abandoned on the Charlestown Bridge, where he was believed to have died by suicide.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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In a news release shared by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control, officials said that they were called to assist the California Highway Patrol with the ducks after they were found inside a box truck whose owner or guardian had died.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The alleged perpetrator was hit and is deceased.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The victims were Kato Allen Perez, born in 1992, who was previously known to be deceased; Nikko Lee Perez, who was born in 1996; Mika Alena Perez, who was born in 1995; a second Nikko Lee Perez, who was born in 1997; and Kato Krow Perez, born in 2001.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For about a month, nobody had any idea who had felled the tree, and nobody could work out why it had been done.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The greatest damage appeared concentrated in the North Bay, where gusty winds felled numerous trees.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The Uxbridge, Massachusetts police department announced that the wake and funeral for fallen officer Stephen LaPorta will be held next week.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, fallen snow can act as natural insulation and actually provide some shelter from freezing temperatures.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Altars are traditionally decorated with pictures of departed relatives, their favorite foods, drinks and remnants of their lives, such as favorite items or symbols of their profession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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But with Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac taking the majority of the shots instead of the departed Paul George and a rehabilitating Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers score 45.9 percent of their points in the paint (fifth in NBA).—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Harold Cunningham/Getty Outside Le Constellation, Federico Gelle, a 17-year-old from Italy's Tuscany region, lit a candle for so many teens his own age who had perished.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of those was a family member of Rory Sykes, who perished in the blaze.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The report details dozens of defunct programs in places where America is struggling to secure its interests.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The terminal lost more than 95 percent of its container service in March 2015 when Hapag-Lloyd and now-defunct Hanjin Shipping pulled out of service there.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Passed away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20away. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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