Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predeceased
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Dickens told deputies four of his other children were deceased inside the trunk of the vehicle inside the garage.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Paramedics pronounced McMullin deceased at the scene.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Trump quickly took to social media to claim the vessel had departed from Venezuela and had been carrying drugs.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the same period in 2024, 1,652 CEOs departed.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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One of those rescued, a female landfill worker, died while being brought to a hospital, regional police director Brig.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Josh's father Jay Cardiello announced his son's death in a social media post and shared that his son died while playing basketball.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The faceless head of a man bobbing in the water recalls the countless Africans who perished during the perilous journey due to disease, malnourishment, and abuse, whose bodies were thrown overboard by unscrupulous ship captains and slavers to schools of sharks.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Six others on board also perished.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The full cut is completed with soft layers that are subtly parted in the front to bring more movement.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Her long, dark hair was parted in the center and styled in soft waves.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Royals are one of nine MLB teams that have ended deals with Main Street Sports this week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tamahori’s family said the director passed away following a battle with Parkinson’s disease.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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My daughter passed away almost two years ago, which broke my heart.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Predeceased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predeceased. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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