Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predeceasing
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Despite Vance departing Pakistan empty-handed, the mediators are still working to keep open channels of communication between the United States and Iran.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026 -
The blockade started Monday and affects all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports, according to the Pentagon, a move that could cut off one of the regime’s major sources of funding.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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While surveys show that 91% of Americans believe talking about death and dying is normal, 27% are uncomfortable with those conversations.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The episode culminates with Vanessa dying in her hospital bed, sending Wilson into a fit of uncontrollable rage that ends with him strangling a man to death.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fresh from a marathon trip to Pakistan that failed to reach a deal for ending the war with Iran, Vice President JD Vance jetted to this Georgia college town for a campus tour organized by the conservative powerhouse Turning Point USA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The administration says ending Tehran's nuclear program is one of its key goals in the war with Iran.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fifty dancers lined the area before parting to reveal RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, dressed in outfits inspired by early Joseon-era generals.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since parting, Shabaka has performed mononymously as a solo flautist and Skinner joined members of Radiohead to form the offshoot band the Smile.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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If the Tribune cannot find the story in the tragic events of a young, dedicated firefighter perishing in an arson fire while searching for victims to rescue, maybe leave this story for the journalists who managed to treat the victims of this story with dignity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Celebrate steady financial progress rather than perishing in pursuit of perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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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,
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
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So insurers started exiting the market or stopped writing new policies, thus reducing competition.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fray was seen holding his upper thigh area immediately after extending on a high kick to clear the ball just before exiting the game.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The blockade follows failed ceasefire talks over Iran’s nuclear program, with the current truce expiring April 22 and no clear path to resuming negotiations.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Some 33 senators will see their terms expiring in early January 2027, with their seats up for election later this year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Predeceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predeceasing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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