as in dead
no longer living
the kayaker's lifeless body was found just downstream of the rapids where he had capsized
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Recent Examples of lifeless
Much more significant in the final decision was his inability to find solutions to the team’s glaring weaknesses as a blanket of negativity descended during the run-in with performances so lifeless and disjointed.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
That’s when hair becomes tangly or lifeless or just kind of limp.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
It was once believed to be completely lifeless due to crushing pressure, darkness, and freezing temperatures.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Another ended with lifeless bodies splayed out on the dance floor or slumped in their plates, their blood staining white tablecloths crimson.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
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James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
That’s when hair becomes tangly or lifeless or just kind of limp.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
It was once believed to be completely lifeless due to crushing pressure, darkness, and freezing temperatures.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Another ended with lifeless bodies splayed out on the dance floor or slumped in their plates, their blood staining white tablecloths crimson.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifeless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived and pronounced them dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Medical staff attempted to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The air smelled of rich earth and fallen plums.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The nonprofit organization supports families of fallen NYC first responders.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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While two adults were rescued from the home, they were later pronounced deceased.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The sacred room is where members of the church are baptized on behalf of their deceased ancestors.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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