as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
But it has been largely forgotten over the past five decades, as the people who knew about it and the 10 people who survived it grew older or passed away.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Armani passed away on September 4, aged 91, due to liver failure.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Our mother did pass away, but our dad is still alive, and he is devastated, as any parent would be.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Blu Jemz — my great friend who passed away four or five years ago, who the book is dedicated to — used to hang and DJ at this place called Le Bain.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Armani passed away on September 4, aged 91, due to liver failure.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Our mother did pass away, but our dad is still alive, and he is devastated, as any parent would be.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Blu Jemz — my great friend who passed away four or five years ago, who the book is dedicated to — used to hang and DJ at this place called Le Bain.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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Good Fortune follows Reeves as an angel, Gabriel, tasked by his boss, Martha (Sandra Oh), with stopping humans from dying while texting and driving.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fact that babies and toddlers continue to die from ingesting fentanyl will likely come up in a meeting next month.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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National Weather Service meteorologists consider forecasting waterspouts during the late summer and fall whenever large, cool air masses overspread the waters of the Great Lakes.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The outlet noted that the dead included a mother and daughter and three family members, who all perished together in the waters.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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For many, the image of the falling man, one of those who jumped to their death rather than perish in the flames of the Trade Center, symbolized the horror of that day.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For more of our favorite fall designer bags on sale, check out our top picks below with everything from bucket bags to crossbodies, over-the-shoulder styles, plus accessories to pair with every outfit.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even more goodness to check out!—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hanus called childcare an economic issue, not just a social one, and noted that without action, women will continue to step out of the workforce.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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