as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
The role of Theo was loosely based on Cosby's own son, Ennis, who passed away in 1997.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 July 2025
Several people have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities over the past months, including 75-year-old Cuban national Isidro Perez, who passed away in June at a hospital after suffering a heart issue while in a Miami ICE facility.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
When Michele passed away four years later at age 89, Giovanni was left completely alone at the helm.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Julian McMahon fans were shocked to learn that the Aussie actor had passed away at the age of 56.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 July 2025
Several people have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities over the past months, including 75-year-old Cuban national Isidro Perez, who passed away in June at a hospital after suffering a heart issue while in a Miami ICE facility.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
When Michele passed away four years later at age 89, Giovanni was left completely alone at the helm.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Julian McMahon fans were shocked to learn that the Aussie actor had passed away at the age of 56.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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One person died in federal prison after being kept in restraints for more than two days.—
Joseph Shapiro,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The department’s homicide unit is investigating the death, as is the department’s protocol when someone dies while in custody.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Members of my family who did not make that decision perished.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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His grandfather Daniel was a miner who would perish in an underground accident, and his great uncle George owned a minstrel show that toured Western mining camps.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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For more Ohio State Buckeyes and college football news, check out Newsweek Sports.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Meat lovers; anyone who wants to check out the steakhouse that took Fort Lauderdale by storm.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Descendants star Sofia Carson steps out in a lavish black-and-white number ahead of her 2025 film My Oxford Year in New York City on July 28.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Still wearing her leather flip-flops, Rosé stepped out again in a similar look, swapping her flowy white top for a black lace camisole, a piece that has fashionistas in a frenzy this season.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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