predecease

verb

Definition of predeceasenext
as in to die

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Recent Examples of predecease The actor, who was predeceased by his daughter Lisa, is survived by Quinn-Castillo, his twin brother Bernie Castillo, grandchildren Brian and Stephanie Palmere and great-grandson Allen Palmere. — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023 He was predeceased by his only child, daughter, Lisa Palmere. — Charna Flam, Variety, 24 May 2023 Her husband, Frederick, Prince of Wales, predeceased his father King George II, so the line of succession skipped right to her son. — Town & Country, 7 May 2023 The queen died of pneumonia in 1818 at age 74, predeceasing her husband by two years. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for predecease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predecease
  1. die
  2. perish
  3. depart
  4. decease
  5. demise
  6. pass away
  7. expire
  8. end
Verb
  • At this time Randy Lawson is filling the spot left open after Tommy Boyer died.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Gallagher was elected in June to serve out the term of longtime Northern California congressman Doug LaMalfa, who died suddenly early this year.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of die
Verb
  • Then, an echoing outro recalls one of Thom Yorke’s perishing melodies.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Adding to the confusion, a young female pilot has since been reported to have perished in the crash.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of perish
Verb
  • The aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to the Bahamas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • All Ugandan troops are expected to depart Somalia by the end of 2027.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of depart
Verb
  • Theiss was deceased when he was brought in, while Horvat died after doctors tried to revive him.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames and observed an unidentified driver who was deceased at the scene.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of decease
Verb
  • One approach to addressing casualty risks is to design spacecraft to demise entirely, but this exacerbates the atmosphere pollution problem, said Boley.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The converter must do that in order to prepare to reconfigure utilities, building systems, and demising walls--and often elevators and lobbies--in the entire building to accommodate a residential change of use.
    — Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of demise
Verb
  • The ceremony, which will occur inside the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, will feature remarks from Dunn, in addition to a special remembrance for area veterans who have passed away over the last year, organizers said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Heinz is the 22nd player to pass away from that ‘72 Dolphins team.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of pass away
Verb
  • By the time that deadline arrived, the agreement had expired.
    — Masha Khmel, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Given that the big national deals expire in 2028, there’s a non-zero chance that any obligatory extensions may overshadow Manfred’s final days with the league.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of expire
Verb
  • Rodney Rice had 15 points and nine assists in his first game since a season-ending shoulder injury last year, and KJ Lewis added 10 points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Mitchell ended the night with 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 shooting on threes and seven assists.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
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