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as in died
to stop living
12 people perished in the plane crash
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as in disintegrated
chiefly British
to go through decomposition
after being left out in the summer heat, the milk perished and had to be thrown out
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Recent Examples of perished
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Nextcame Jose Collazo, 87, who perished on April 23.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
At least 81 of the 1,415 rivers that flow through Bangladesh have either perished or are on the brink of extinction, according to a recent report.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
As biologists began to accept that the smallest of the whales had perished, the rescue work dragged past its second week.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Banana farms, coconut plantations and citrus groves perished in the storm.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Some perished in the streets, unable to find a hospital bed.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The books of ancient Alexandria seem to have perished mainly by rot and neglect, not in a single blaze.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Along the way, Gustav and his crew come across notes from past expeditions that have perished before them, as well as encounter powerful enemies that block their path.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
On Sunday, family members of the crew who perished gathered at Mariners' Church of Detroit to commemorate the shipwreck.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Nextcame Jose Collazo, 87, who perished on April 23.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
At least 81 of the 1,415 rivers that flow through Bangladesh have either perished or are on the brink of extinction, according to a recent report.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
As biologists began to accept that the smallest of the whales had perished, the rescue work dragged past its second week.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Banana farms, coconut plantations and citrus groves perished in the storm.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Some perished in the streets, unable to find a hospital bed.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The books of ancient Alexandria seem to have perished mainly by rot and neglect, not in a single blaze.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Along the way, Gustav and his crew come across notes from past expeditions that have perished before them, as well as encounter powerful enemies that block their path.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perished
Adjective
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But with Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac taking the majority of the shots instead of the departed Paul George and a rehabilitating Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers score 45.9 percent of their points in the paint (fifth in NBA).—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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These spirits not only provide a thoughtful toast to the departed but also serve as a reminder of Mexico’s deep traditions and reverence for the past.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Officials said most people died from drowning as the storm triggered flash floods and caused rivers to swell above their danger levels.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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My grandmother, on the other hand, lived for another 25 years after her husband died—which meant my relationship with her extended well into my 30s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Over the years, the roof disintegrated and many of the windows are broken.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Trade negotiations with Canada, which involved metal tariffs, recently disintegrated.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the Riverfront Times, portions of his fingers had rotted away before anyone found him.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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When a small job of filling in a hole that a pet has dug or where a root has rotted, homeowners can easily handle this type of job themselves.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After battling two years of slowly deteriorating vision, Charton was able to claw back a small portion of her lost world.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Anore Horton, executive director of Hunger Free Vermont, said that figure falls well short of the lost buying power SNAP recipients will experience in the meantime.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The first was that the obstacles were decomposed into cuboids.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rivas’ cause and manner of death are still being determined by the medical examiner; the exam is taking longer than usual as the remains were severely decomposed.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, the cushaw, a delicate squash found in the Southern and Southwestern parts of the country, is at risk of going extinct.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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What other extinct species are on your list to revive in the future?—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Perished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perished. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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