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Recent Examples of sudden death
One area of research involves collaboration with UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute, which focuses on using its research on the causes — and prevention — of sudden death from heat.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his impact on hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world's most popular and politically influential music genres.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Personal ambition and politics — when they’re related, that’s a sudden, sudden death.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his impact on hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world's most popular and politically influential music genres.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Personal ambition and politics — when they’re related, that’s a sudden, sudden death.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sudden death
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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 also designed with a lightweight, low-profile rubber outsole that’s both flexible and grippy.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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All the inmates, their heads shaved, were dressed in new neon orange or beige uniforms and new Croc-like rubber shoes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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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 25 Apr. 2026.
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