as in fallen
nearly dead
we watered the dying plants just in time
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as in death
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as in perishing
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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as in ending
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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as in failing
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of dying
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Oh Il-nam (Oh Yeong-su), a dying old man who pretended to be Gi-hun’s ally in the game.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
In the summer of 1976, Alice left Clinton to be with her father, who was dying.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Two people were stabbed at a transit station in Queens, with one of them dying, and a woman was set on fire and died on a subway car in Brooklyn.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Saving Chloe, however, causes Arcadia Bay to be wiped off the map, with an entire town of people dying.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Another story has Kind as an ailing, octogenarian talent scout taking care of his dying wife (Goldsberry), and has a trick or two up his old show biz sleeve when Death (Armisen) comes knocking.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Tens of thousands are suffering starvation and malnutrition, with children dying almost daily, according to aid groups.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Also dying in the House were Senate bills designed to increase transparency and accountability of public charter schools.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Estate Taxes The federal estate tax exclusion for decedents dying in 2025 will increase to $13,990,000 per person, or $27,980,000 per married couple.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Oh Il-nam (Oh Yeong-su), a dying old man who pretended to be Gi-hun’s ally in the game.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
In the summer of 1976, Alice left Clinton to be with her father, who was dying.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Two people were stabbed at a transit station in Queens, with one of them dying, and a woman was set on fire and died on a subway car in Brooklyn.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Saving Chloe, however, causes Arcadia Bay to be wiped off the map, with an entire town of people dying.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Another story has Kind as an ailing, octogenarian talent scout taking care of his dying wife (Goldsberry), and has a trick or two up his old show biz sleeve when Death (Armisen) comes knocking.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Tens of thousands are suffering starvation and malnutrition, with children dying almost daily, according to aid groups.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Also dying in the House were Senate bills designed to increase transparency and accountability of public charter schools.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying
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In the state of Louisiana, a DUI offense is considered a felony on third and subsequent convictions, according to Louisiana Court Records, although first-time DUI offenders can face felony charges in instances where a death or violation of child endangerment laws is involved.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Blaze Bernstein, 19, was stabbed to death by Samuel Woodward in 2018.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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After ending 2024 with successive Premier League defeats, Enzo Maresca’s side contrived to throw away a lead late on as Crystal Palace rallied to claim a draw at Selhurst Park.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Even though the games are ending, the circus really won’t end with the Jets and Giants.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Given the constant demands by wind, solar, and EV company executives for more and more government subsidies to sustain their failing business models, this reality could become disastrous for those rent-seeking industries in the coming years as the era of crony capitalism comes to a close.David Blackmon, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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But failing to advance beyond the wild-card round (not to mention losing in infamous or controversial fashion) isn’t what fans had in mind when the front office spoke about building a sustainable contender years ago.Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The brief shootout ended with the suspect dead at the scene, authorities confirmed.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Brooks, 43, was pronounced dead on Dec. 10, a day after corrections officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in central New York pummeled him as his hands were tied behind his back.Casey Pritchard, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Clearly, this only constitutes a small blip as things stand and hardly a sign everything is falling apart.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Sacramento Kings have made a major organizational move after their fourth straight loss falling them to a 13-18 record.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That was a theme in the moribund postgame clubhouse, where those brilliant blue lights had been turned off, leaving it looking sad and sparse.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Still, beating Notre Dame on their own field in the playoff would be the biggest win in program history and the Hoosiers will be looking to overcome their own moribund football history along with Notre Dame’s talent and mystique.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ophelia, even in her delusion, wants others to remember her late father and the events that led to his demise.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Dying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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