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as in dying
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of passing away
Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Mollie lived a long life, passing away in December 1947 at age 80.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
With some footage shot in LA, but the move delayed, and then Ozzy passing away, the show as originally envisaged was not possible.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Mollie lived a long life, passing away in December 1947 at age 80.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
With some footage shot in LA, but the move delayed, and then Ozzy passing away, the show as originally envisaged was not possible.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing away
Verb
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The players on Team Puerto Rico have a tradition of dying their hair blond for the World Baseball Classic.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jake Allen The Indiana Senate approved a nearly 700-page bill containing a hodgepodge of language taken from other bills at risk of dying, including a controversial provision that could encourage more local communities to approve data center projects.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There’s another non-expiring contract — but maybe less realistic given what that contract looks like.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Also Monday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling nearly 10% amid rising geopolitical tensions following attacks on Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bella Hadid debuted her darkest hair color in months while stepping out in Milan on February 26, shortly before walking the Prada Milan Fashion Week show.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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This style of theater both enlightens and entertains, each actor stepping out of the ensemble inside Kelleher’s direction that teeters on the edge of heavy-handidness without ever getting there.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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The goo stops them from perishing, and the two embrace in a hug.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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He is also set to embark on a massive tour that features residencies across the globe, kicking off May 16 in Amsterdam.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Benny Blanco is kicking off his shoes to silence his dirty feet critics.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Passing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passing%20away. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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