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rest in peace

VERB
die
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drown expire perish succumb
STRONG
conk croak decease demise depart drop finish suffocate
WEAK
be no more be taken breathe one's last cease to exist drop off give up the ghost go way of all flesh kick the bucket relinquish life
Antonyms
STRONG
bear continue
WEAK
be born begin develop flourish grow improve live

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"Justice has finally been done for our son. He will now be able to rest in peace," Jonathan's stepfather told the press.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

One message read: "May you rest in peace, little angels," while another said: "Thinking of you. You're my favourite coach".

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

That someone, William Shakespeare, has been dead for well over 400 years and, as evidenced, has never been allowed to rest in peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

"On behalf of the Welsh government, I offer our deepest sympathies to all those mourning his loss. May he rest in peace, and may his example continue to guide and inspire us all."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

“Y’all, I got a very special guest in the house. If you know anything ’bout me, you know one of my favorite rappers of all time is Lawless, rest in peace to my brother.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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