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Recent Examples of sudden death
Personal ambition and politics — when they’re related, that’s a sudden, sudden death.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Kim added that Schwarz’s sudden death was also a sober reminder of how quickly life can change.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
His sudden death has devastated his family and fellow car enthusiasts.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Donations will go toward funeral and memorial expenses in addition to easing the financial burden placed on his family following his sudden death.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Kim added that Schwarz’s sudden death was also a sober reminder of how quickly life can change.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
His sudden death has devastated his family and fellow car enthusiasts.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Donations will go toward funeral and memorial expenses in addition to easing the financial burden placed on his family following his sudden death.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sudden death
Noun
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Thirty-one years later, another dazzling young Maverick finds himself in a ROY race dead heat with two weeks left in the regular season.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the mayor’s race had ended in a dead heat Tuesday night, with six votes separating Thomson and candidate Mike Liebelson.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Drip irrigation is highly efficient, delivering water directly to plant roots while minimizing evaporation and runoff.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
20 Apr. 2026
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Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and State Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas are vying for their party nomination during the primary runoff on May 26th.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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They’re crafted from a soft, breathable mesh with a synthetic lining and a durable rubber sole.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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For more than 45 years, Hublot has remained a boundary-pusher in the world of watches — with its industry-disrupting gold and rubber timepieces.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Enjoy round-robin play, beginner clinics, social matches, drawings, a silent auction, and great food and drinks.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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As did ever-polarizing WWE star and influencer Logan Paul, who will play on the opposing team, Wildcats FFC, during the four-game round-robin tournament.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sebastian Berhalter played an arcing free kick to the center of the area and Laborda put away a leaping volley.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hopkins’ first touch was to gain control of the ball, and her second was a perfect half-volley into the corner of the goal.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sudden death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sudden%20death. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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