BITE THE DUST Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

bite the dust

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Definition of bite the dust

as in end

to come to an end Fortunately, the fad finally bit the dust and all the trend followers moved on to the next thing.

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as in die

to stop living The marigolds managed to produce a few last autumn blooms before biting the dust.

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Recent Examples of bite the dust Other carmakers will have to make a similar vertical ascent, or bite the dust. — semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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buy it

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Two senior law enforcement officials previously told NBC News that the shooter’s mother bought it in August, around the time of his birthday.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
The data showed that when AI recommends a product, only 5 percent buy it on the spot.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

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