PASSING AWAY Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in sinking

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verb

present participle of pass away

as in dying

to stop living the old woman passed away quietly

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Recent Examples of passing away

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Her sister had been through cervical cancer and two bouts of breast cancer before passing away from the disease. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026 As well as the uncertainty of being in the final year of his contract, the France international also had to deal with the personal anguish of his father Hamady passing away in January. — James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026 After passing away last Thursday at a local Charlotte hospital, news of the untimely death of Kyle Busch sent shockwaves through the sports community. — Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 The method follows the Swedish cultural tradition of decluttering and organizing one's life before passing away. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 22 May 2026 My mom ended up getting cancer and passing away, and then the case just kind of went to the wayside. — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 An old order is passing away and a new one is beginning. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing away

Adjective

The classic budget-friendly design features a high-rise waistband that stays put, stretchy fabric that’s moisture-wicking and non-fading, and versatile colors like classic black and army green.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
In Aniara, the entire natural world is simply absent, a fading, unsustainable memory of something once alive.

— Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026

Definition of fading

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Tielemans then converted a penalty in the dying minutes of extra time to seal a thrilling 3-2 win.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Actor Charlie Gordon portrays a young boy from a merchant family who was threatened by Ormund into dying his hair blond and posing as Daeron in order to keep the real prince safe.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of dying

Verb

Woodside Energy Group — Shares of the Australian oil and gas company jumped more than 7% after Bloomberg News reported , citing people familiar, that Exxon Mobil is checking out possible acquisition targets including Woodside.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 June 2026
However, the main activity was not checking out or returning books.

— Molly McCrea, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Definition of checking out

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The skyscraper has been the subject of multiple complaints, including allegations of falling debris and unsafe conditions, records show.

— Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
After receiving a report of bricks falling from the 37-story building, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors.

— Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of falling

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Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The couple enjoyed a date night in New York City, stepping out for dinner at Bourbon Steak New York.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of stepping out

Verb

Authorities have publicly identified four people who lost their lives over the last week in San Diego County traffic crashes, with three of the victims perishing in head-on collisions in the eastern reaches of the region.

— City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of perishing

Verb

On Sunday night, Hermès celebrated Into the Horsecape, its latest high jewelry collection (called haute bijouterie at Hermès), designed by Pierre Hardy, with a lavish dinner at Musée des Arts Décoratifs, kicking off the week.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
France and Morocco are kicking off World Cup quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium — known as Boston Stadium during the 2026 tournament — on Thursday, July 9.

— Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026

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