Synonyms of passes away

passes away

verb

present tense third-person singular of pass away

as in dies

to stop living

the old woman passed away quietly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dies
• passes (on)
• falls
• perishes
• kicks off
• expires
• succumbs
• checks out
• departs
• pops off
• steps out
• ends
• parts
• exits
• buys it
• disappears
• pegs out
• goes
• kicks in
• kicks the bucket
• fades
• snuffs it
• gives up the ghost
• bites the dust
• conks (out)
• drops
• croaks
• deceases
• demises
• flatlines
• fails
• predeceases
• dries up
• consumes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes to
• lives
• breathes
• exists
• is
• lingers
• revives
• thrives
• flourishes
• subsists
• prospers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of passes away

Also, after your parent passes away, the account would legally be yours. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 May 2026

Most Social Security payments fund retirement and related benefits, providing monthly income to eligible workers and certain family members, as well as survivor benefits for families after a worker passes away. — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

After Nora and Agnes’ mother passes away, Gustav returns to Oslo (and the gorgeous family house that has played home to some of their biggest tragedies) and tries to reestablish himself in his family’s lives. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025

That's very different from a co-signer, who is equally responsible for any balance, even after the primary cardholder passes away. — Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025