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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Another 27 people remain at large and charges have been dropped against 7 people due to their deaths.Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Gonzales family has filed a civil suit against the city of Austin. Elizabeth Gonzales, the victim's mother, urged for more transparency in the investigation into her son’s death.Serena Lin, Austin American-Statesman, 21 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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Peters was convicted of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, one count of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failing to comply with the secretary of state.Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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As previously reported by The Center Square, Let’s Go Washington is accused of failing to obtain and provide documentation from vendors hired to gather signatures.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 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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Signs of destruction are clearly visible throughout its streets – shrapnel holes in facades, damage caused by falling debris, destruction caused by direct hits by rockets.Ivana Kottasová and Zeena Saifi, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Though prices for Rolex sports watches keep falling, the smaller Rolex Day-Date has shot up in value—a full 57 percent in Auguest, according to the watch market tracker Everywatch.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 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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Opposing productivity means stopping progress.William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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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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How did Marvel brass initially react to Agatha’s demise?Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 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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“Dying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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