1
as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
a mortal wound
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2
as in deadly
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
a wounded soldier writhing in mortal agony
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3
as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings
just an ordinary guy with all the usual mortal limitations
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as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
have always had a mortal aversion to narcissistic people
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as in person
a member of the human race
just an ordinary mortal living an ordinary life
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Recent Examples of mortal
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
As the dashcam video from his car shows, Felix jumped onto the side of the moving car — placing himself in mortal danger — and then immediately shot Barnes to death.
—David French, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
Few mortals can resist the siren call of a beloved chain restaurant.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In mortal danger Our liberties, and democracy itself, are in mortal danger from a president whose flurry of executive orders flouts the Constitution day by day.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
As the dashcam video from his car shows, Felix jumped onto the side of the moving car — placing himself in mortal danger — and then immediately shot Barnes to death.
—David French, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
Noun
Both shows grew from focusing on mere mortals to featuring regular appearances by celebrities.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
Few mortals can resist the siren call of a beloved chain restaurant.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortal
Adjective
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Oscar Franklin Smith is set to be executed by lethal injection for the 1989 murder of his estranged wife, 35-year-old Judith Robirds Smith, and her sons.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The last electrocution was in 1990, the method has been lethal injection since that time.—
Ray Hanley,
Arkansas Online,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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The only new name in 2025 is Dexter, which replaced Dorian, a deadly and destructive Category 5 hurricane that wreaked havoc in the Bahamas in 2019.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Snakes have long captured human imagination, symbolizing everything from danger to wisdom.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Neuro-ethicists are watching closely, as the merging of brain implants and AI raises important questions about privacy, autonomy and the future of human communication.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Some of countries in the continent that are rich in uranium, such as Niger and Gabon, may be delicate or difficult to deal with in the near term as both underwent military coups recently, with Niger turning hostile toward the French and more toward the Russians.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET and Pacers fans are sure to bring the energy and create a hostile atmosphere for New York.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The fungal disease does not spread from person to person, according to the CDC.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The person is set to get richer after trying their luck on Red Hot Numbers, a Fast Play game that features a progressive jackpot.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Her father was charged A CT baby had fractures and injuries medical personnel say could have been fatal.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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In addition to the loss of wildlife, collisions are also fatal to humans.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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The silver vehicle then hit the 84-year-old woman, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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He was pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The only negative in a sublime opening period for Florida was Sam Reinhart leaving with an apparent knee injury after enduring a questionable hip-check hit from Sebastian Aho that the league should take a look at.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Once a loan is 90 days past due, the loan servicer reports the delinquency to the credit reporting bureaus, which can lower the borrower’s credit score and leave a negative mark on their credit report.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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“Mortal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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