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pass away

VERB
die
Synonyms
STRONGEST
die expire perish succumb
WEAK
bite the dust buy the farm cash in one's chips cease living croak decease demise depart drop kick the bucket meet one's maker pass on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin
WEAK
be born live

Example Sentences

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I say people died when they, uh, pass away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“If I were to pass away tomorrow, it would be premature,” he said at the time, “but it wouldn’t be unheard of. And so, no, I don’t fear that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Morar's contract with residents says any funds it holds will be returned if they move or pass away, but it does not say when it will be returned.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s up to your parents to decide who the “right” people are and who is deserving of their assets after they pass away.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Though we were grateful to the doctor for the advance warning, learning that Jimmie was going to pass away was a devastating blow to both of us.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson