as in dies
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of passes away
Also, after your parent passes away, the account would legally be yours.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes away
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One was made when filming on location in Puerto Rico for season 1, while the other was only made after the season 2 pickup — not including Carell, whose character Nick dies at the end of the first season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The job is largely ceremonial unless the governor leaves the state or dies in office.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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No two film or TV shoots are alike, as each director and team of department heads have to find their own unique rhythm that falls somewhere on a spectrum between meticulous storyboarding and completely improvising on set.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ryerson and Norway aren’t the only ones who will see their long waits end when the largest, most complex World Cup in history kicks off Thursday in Mexico City.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Today is packed with elections across the country June's busy election calendar kicks off Tuesday with a slate of races that will determine nominees for the November midterms.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Passes away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20away. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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