death throes

noun

: the violent movements and noises that are sometimes made by a person who is about to die
The opera ends with the hero in his death throes.
—often used figuratively
the death throes of a failing industry

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This method could entail spurts of blood or violent death throes. — Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026 Two other stops provided an up-close look at the death throes of stars. — Rob Pegoraro, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026 Now the revolution is in its death throes. — Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 Hopefully, those are the death throes of the violent regime. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for death throes

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“Death throes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/death%20throes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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