as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
His aim was to honor his late wife, Carla, who passed away from ovarian cancer.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, Garcia took on this role full-time until her grandmother passed away.
—Zayda Rivera, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
Others tragically passed away as a result of the events of that day.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Over the six minutes — and the decades depicted within them — couples meet; family members pass away; and others come to the fore.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, Garcia took on this role full-time until her grandmother passed away.
—Zayda Rivera, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
Others tragically passed away as a result of the events of that day.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Over the six minutes — and the decades depicted within them — couples meet; family members pass away; and others come to the fore.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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Eighteen of the 29 victims who died from the L.A. fires have been identified, according to the medical examiner's office.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The election will fill the seat of the late Sen. Kari Dziedzic, who died last month following a battle with cancer.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
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More light rain fell periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without precipitation.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Trump's tariffs send stock market falling The tariffs on Canada remain in place, however, Trump is expected to speak with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 3 p.m. ET.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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His survival, contrasted with the heartbreaking loss of over forty relatives, including his parents and grandmother who perished in the Holocaust, has shaped my understanding of the fragility of freedom and the strength of the human spirit.—
Joanie Schirm,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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Almost two years ago, the BBC greenlit a three-part drama about the Grenfell Tower fire, a national tragedy in which 72 people perished in a devastating blaze at a London housing block.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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After raiding the pantry stocked with gourmet snacks galore, don’t forget to check out the former speakeasy turned billiard room for a round of pool.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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American consumers feel less impact of import tariffs at the check out line if there are domestic substitutions for them, which the U.S. has sometimes been able to find in the past.—
Rachel Barber,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Some step out in statement coats like Cynthia Erivo (in Stella McCartney), Bowen Yang or Callum Turner (in Louis Vuitton).—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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In 2025, these nine will present ample opportunities to step out of your neighborhood, try a new cuisine, and dine more expansively.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appétit,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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