as in dying
to stop living
my grandfather passed on at the age of 92
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing (on)
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Basically, this mascot is carrying the flag for a quixotic battle to save a dying industry.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026 -
There’s resistance to filmmakers coming in and telling the story of bears dying from climate change, and this trope that Inuit are frustrated by, and rightfully so.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Steve only got to visit Wanda in Broad Cove a couple of times before becoming too ill with AIDS to make the trip and eventually passing away from the disease.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
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Adichie has experienced significant loss over the last few years, with both of her parents passing away a year apart.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t leave without checking out the rooftop cafe, which offers incredible city views.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Getting your tiny house is as simple as checking out your Amazon cart and preparing for delivery.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Last week, the Washington State Department of Health halted the recreational and commercial harvest of clams, oysters and mussels in Drayton Harbor after receiving multiple reports of people falling ill after consuming raw shellfish from the area.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, racecourse attendances remain below pre-pandemic levels and the industry’s costs are rising, while betting revenue is falling.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ever since stepping out hand in hand with Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games, Meghan Markle has occupied a singular space in the fashion discourse, equal parts modern royal and consummate California cool girl.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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After briefly stepping out of the courtroom with his attorney, Jones returned without making an offer to the state.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the runways and presentations, the Fall 2026 season has seen no shortage of parties popping off across Paris.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bindings' applications differ To avoid skis popping off, ski technicians crank up racers' bindings so they are virtually locked in.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Boston is kicking in $135 million for the White Stadium project, Mayor Michelle Wu announced this morning.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier will need massive new raises as RFAs this summer, not to mention Jackson LaCombe’s $9 million AAV officially kicking in.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Celebrate steady financial progress rather than perishing in pursuit of perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those who didn’t die onboard eventually tried to walk to across the frozen waters to mainland Canada, perishing on their journey.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Passing (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passing%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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