as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Kurt Cobain was a musician who cemented his status as one of the greatest rock stars as the frontman of Nirvana back in the ’90s and passed away in 1994, but his fans are still buying and selling locks of his hair over three decades later.
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Mauricio Viladegutt, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
When the loan becomes due — typically after the homeowner moves out or passes away — the property is used to repay the lender.
—Mallika Mitra, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Remembering all the famous talents who passed away in 2025.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
The 28-year-old actress’ mother passed away last year after a 14-year struggle with breast cancer.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Mauricio Viladegutt, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025
When the loan becomes due — typically after the homeowner moves out or passes away — the property is used to repay the lender.
—Mallika Mitra, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Remembering all the famous talents who passed away in 2025.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
The 28-year-old actress’ mother passed away last year after a 14-year struggle with breast cancer.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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Construction began in 1869 and was still under way when the king died in 1886.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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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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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Between January and February of 2025, Tesla recorded a 50% drop in sales in Portugal and 45% in France according to Reuters, while sales fell 42% in Sweden and 48% in Norway.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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The names of the boaters who perished and those hospitalized were not immediately released.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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That was quickly followed by two fatal accidents aboard small planes—one in Philadelphia and then one in Alaska—in which a total of 17 people perished, adding to the unease.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Nisbet also encouraged people to check out local resources to find others who might be interested in fighting against online misinformation.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Last March, celebs stepped out in colorful sneakers to kick-start spring fashion.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Beckham stepped out onto the streets of Paris ahead of her eponymous label’s show during Paris Fashion Week.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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