as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Kurt Cobain was a musician who cemented his status as one of the greatest rock stars as the frontman of Nirvana back in the ’90s and passed away in 1994, but his fans are still buying and selling locks of his hair over three decades later.
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Mauricio Viladegutt, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
When the loan becomes due — typically after the homeowner moves out or passes away — the property is used to repay the lender.
—Mallika Mitra, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Remembering all the famous talents who passed away in 2025.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
The 28-year-old actress’ mother passed away last year after a 14-year struggle with breast cancer.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Mauricio Viladegutt, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
When the loan becomes due — typically after the homeowner moves out or passes away — the property is used to repay the lender.
—Mallika Mitra, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Remembering all the famous talents who passed away in 2025.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
The 28-year-old actress’ mother passed away last year after a 14-year struggle with breast cancer.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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One man testified that his teenage daughter, who had epilepsy, died while taking a bath and that his grief was compounded by knowing investigators possessed photographs taken in her death investigation.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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Construction began in 1869 and was still under way when the king died in 1886.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Public transit services continued during the pandemic, but ridership on the railroads fell sharply, DOT data show.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hackman appeared to have fallen, a deputy observed.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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The names of the boaters who perished and those hospitalized were not immediately released.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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That was quickly followed by two fatal accidents aboard small planes—one in Philadelphia and then one in Alaska—in which a total of 17 people perished, adding to the unease.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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For more recommendations, check out our guide to the Best Heat Protectant Sprays.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
27 Feb. 2025
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Victoria Beckham stepped out onto the streets of Paris ahead of her eponymous label’s show during Paris Fashion Week.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Last March, celebs stepped out in colorful sneakers to kick-start spring fashion.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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