as in fallen
nearly dead
we watered the dying plants just in time
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as in death
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as in perishing
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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as in ending
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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as in failing
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of dying
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Every year, children around the world are dying or suffering long-term health consequences from breathing polluted ambient and indoor air.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In a large population like the United States, the number of babies being born and dying each month tends to be stable, Singh said.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Within three years of leaving a state youth prison, four in 10 return to either the juvenile or adult prison system and those who don't return to prison face a higher likelihood of dying an early death.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
While on others, the animals are dying in droves.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Even if your assets are small, dying without a will becomes a big problem for those left behind.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But from the inside, this nonprofit arts and culture organization appears to be nothing more than a diverse community of inquisitive minds happy to spend an entire Saturday listening to lectures about death and dying at the Memento Mori Festival hosted in their 200-person auditorium.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Alas, it was not meant to be, and the team faded with summer’s dying light, going 21-33 in August/September.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The body camera footage also showed that as Hill lay dying on the floor of the garage, none of the officers who responded to the incident immediately provided first aid.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Every year, children around the world are dying or suffering long-term health consequences from breathing polluted ambient and indoor air.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In a large population like the United States, the number of babies being born and dying each month tends to be stable, Singh said.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Within three years of leaving a state youth prison, four in 10 return to either the juvenile or adult prison system and those who don't return to prison face a higher likelihood of dying an early death.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
While on others, the animals are dying in droves.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Even if your assets are small, dying without a will becomes a big problem for those left behind.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But from the inside, this nonprofit arts and culture organization appears to be nothing more than a diverse community of inquisitive minds happy to spend an entire Saturday listening to lectures about death and dying at the Memento Mori Festival hosted in their 200-person auditorium.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Alas, it was not meant to be, and the team faded with summer’s dying light, going 21-33 in August/September.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying
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There have been no reported injuries or deaths, the sheriff said, adding that some residents disregarded mandatory evacuation orders Wednesday.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Another almost fell to their death while the group was hiking after dark along a steep, forested hillside above Class V rapids.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hitting into a season-ending double play or otherwise being retired wouldn’t have undone all of Alonso’s achievements with the Mets.Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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England lost the first two domestic Ashes Tests through bravado and failing to adjust their mantra against a more street-smart side.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Let’s be honest—nobody enjoys failing.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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Riley was found dead from blunt force trauma, after Ibarra disfigured her face, per authorities.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Allen, 52, is accused of killing two teens who went missing Feb. 13, 2017, and were found dead the next day.Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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To counter falling snow levels, resorts are already turning to artificial snow machines, which further contribute to climate change through their expansive use of energy.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the company's business model is fairly recession resilient, falling asset prices would almost certainly lead to at least a temporary drop in revenue and net income.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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One of the highlights of the recent 2024 Summer Olympic Games, held in Paris, was Dion’s show-stopping performance.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Nowhere is that better illustrated than in Germany’s moribund strategy toward China.Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2021
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As part of the 3 Arrows of the Abenomics plan to reanimate a moribund Japanese economy, Japan permitted its government pension fund, GPIF, to invest more of its capital in foreign assets.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Historically, the demise of down-ballot candidates rarely drag down the affiliated party’s presidential candidate, CNN notes.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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How did Marvel brass initially react to Agatha’s demise?Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Dying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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