predeceases

present tense third-person singular of predecease

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for predeceases
Verb
  • Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.
    Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
  • While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The parade departs from the temple, on Tierra Buena Road, and heads onto Butte House Road.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • An American Airlines Airbus A321 taxis at San Diego International Airport as a United Airlines airplane departs on August 24, 2024 in San Diego, California.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Even if the tenant had a long-term lease, the estate is still legally responsible for the rent until the lease expires.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The retailer's most popular coupon, the 20% Big Blue coupon, which never expires, also remains valid.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After Nora and Agnes’ mother passes away, Gustav returns to Oslo (and the gorgeous family house that has played home to some of their biggest tragedies) and tries to reestablish himself in his family’s lives.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
  • That's very different from a co-signer, who is equally responsible for any balance, even after the primary cardholder passes away.
    Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In New York City, Jennifer Lopez makes a late-night appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Mindy Kaling celebrates a pop-up and Taylor Swift steps out for dinner.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement In the final shot of the season, Max steps out of the bunker.
    Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Both ends of the leash will simply enjoy having people pet the therapy dog, chat with the handler, try to calm their nerves before running their big race, and, hopefully, have a significant, measurable feeling of relaxation.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The Heat then ends the trip on Wednesday against the Nuggets in Denver.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
  • When Day succumbs to his wounds, Dusk seizes the vacuum, claiming Hari Seldon’s psychohistory crystal.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Predeceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predeceases. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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