1
as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
inherited all of the estate upon the sudden demise of his grandfather
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2
as in termination
the act of ceasing to exist
the gradual demise of the Roman Empire over the course of several centuries
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3
as in downfall
a loss of status
after her demise as the doyenne of New York society, the mere mention of her name was regarded as a faux pas
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as in to die
to stop living
our much beloved, recently demised leader
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Recent Examples of demise
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
In season 2, her ditsy-but-lovable character met her demise while fighting back against her husband Greg (Gries)'s ongoing plot to murder her and run off with her fortune.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2022
Ann, who’s starring in a new opera at Disney Hall, embraces her character’s nightly demise with a grand passion that her audiences find cathartic.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2021
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Noun
In a recent interview with IGN, Reigns declared the demise of his former character.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
In season 2, her ditsy-but-lovable character met her demise while fighting back against her husband Greg (Gries)'s ongoing plot to murder her and run off with her fortune.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
According to James Sinclair, director of marine archaeology for the AllenX Maravillas project, the researchers are delving into the mystery of the ship’s demise by thoroughly mapping all of their finds.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2022
Ann, who’s starring in a new opera at Disney Hall, embraces her character’s nightly demise with a grand passion that her audiences find cathartic.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demise
Noun
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The case against Baldwin for his involvement in Hutchins's death on the set of the Western film Rust was dismissed last July, but the TLC series documents the lives of Alec, Hilaria, and their seven children in the days leading up to his trial.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Prince was the last artist to claim three albums in the top 10 following the singer’s 2016 death.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the event of any such cancellation, termination or suspension, a notice will be posted and a random drawing will be held from among all eligible, nonsuspect entries received prior to such time.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2025
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Habitat ended its property management agreements with CHA after nearly 40 years of partnership in November 2024, with the new lawsuit citing CHA’s breach of contract and legal malpractice in the lead paint case as the reason for termination.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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While the nation has faced hardships, every downfall presents an opportunity for renewal.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Waltz skipped that crucial step of the dictator’s downfall and total battlefield victory.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Robert will fill the chair that had been held for decades by L.A. TV icon Sam Rubin, who died last May.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Miracle of Gene Hackman Hackman's pacemaker showed that his last event was recorded on Feb. 17, indicating this is likely when the actor died, according to Mendoza.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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While the fate of that specific artist is currently unknown, one interesting thing has happened in the wake of this.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Over the last 58 years, the fates of the Druze in the Golan have diverged sharply.—
Uriel Heilman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Ukrainians are a good-humored, industrious and resourceful people who finally achieved independence in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, precipitated by the aggressive stance against communism by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run begins with the band’s founding in 1971—with Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, and Denny Seiwell—and is organized around their nine albums, including the 1973 staple Band on the Run, on through to their dissolution in 1981.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Okay, two years of ups and downs and time to move on to Penix.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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By electing Benitez, the cardinals have unwittingly appointed a leader who falls outside traditional binaries, thus bringing a new perspective into the Vatican.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Demise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demise. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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