1
as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
a mortal wound
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2
as in deadly
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
a wounded soldier writhing in mortal agony
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as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings
just an ordinary guy with all the usual mortal limitations
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as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
have always had a mortal aversion to narcissistic people
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as in person
a member of the human race
just an ordinary mortal living an ordinary life
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Recent Examples of mortal
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
For Katherine LaNasa, her bond with ex-husband Dennis Hopper transcended the mortal plane.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Bryce Jenkins,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
Revolutions are made up of living and breathing and yearning and failing mortals.
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Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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Adjective
This season, the previously unparalleled superpowers of Scheffler’s iron play have diminished to near-mortal capabilities.
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Justin Ray,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
For Katherine LaNasa, her bond with ex-husband Dennis Hopper transcended the mortal plane.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Noun
Flawless spelling, grammar, sentence structure and reasoning power beyond us mere mortals.
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Bryce Jenkins,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
Revolutions are made up of living and breathing and yearning and failing mortals.
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Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortal
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The weather service also warns not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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At worst, the consequences can be lethal for mothers or babies.
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At the same time, vaccination rates have declined, worrying experts that more people could become vulnerable to this potentially deadly but preventable infection.
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The suspect, who has not yet been identified by police, was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of 22-year-old Nasir Majied on Friday, June 5.
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Jim Campbell, chief legal counsel for ADF, pointed to Cross’s alleged experience as one of the human costs behind the legal fight.
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At the center of it all is Brent Charles’ sinewy Caius Martius Coriolanus, who runs through the play like a human scythe.
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And until a Black commentator is held responsible for making openly hostile remarks about White people, nothing will change.
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For example, in March, the crypto exchange Kraken put its multibillion‑dollar IPO on hold amid hostile market conditions, according to CoinDesk.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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The fatal hit-and-run occurred less than two hours after a 13-year-old boy was killed riding on the back of a moped in Queens after his friend slammed into an open car door and then careened into a moving truck.
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The highest number of fatal attacks, the study found, occurred after high-risk behaviors, including deliberately entering waterways known to contain alligators.
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There were no signs of rodents at any businesses during this inspection period, but dead roaches were found at Conservatory at Plano, at 6401 Ohio Drive.
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She was flown by Life Flight to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
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The powder, sourced from California Dairies and supplied by a third party, tested negative for salmonella before the company used it in the chips.
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Apple, for instance, dropped 5% on April 8, its fourth-straight negative day.
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“Mortal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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