as in death
the death especially of large numbers of people or animals
Tuberculosis was a leading cause of mortality back then.
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Recent Examples of mortality
The imbalance driving them is the same mechanism researchers now tie to cardiovascular problems, dementia risk and higher mortality, so early symptoms are worth treating as a signal rather than a nuisance.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
The same imbalance driving them is the mechanism researchers now tie to cardiovascular issues, dementia risk and higher mortality, so treating early symptoms as a signal rather than a nuisance is worth the dentist visit.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Final annual mortality statistics are expected later this year, the report added.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Those figures, though, are a bit deceiving; infant and childhood mortality dragged them down dramatically.
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Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mortality
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
The same imbalance driving them is the mechanism researchers now tie to cardiovascular issues, dementia risk and higher mortality, so treating early symptoms as a signal rather than a nuisance is worth the dentist visit.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Final annual mortality statistics are expected later this year, the report added.
—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Those figures, though, are a bit deceiving; infant and childhood mortality dragged them down dramatically.
—
Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mortality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortality
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Benning's cause of death was a fatal combination of a large amount of cocaine dissolved in alcohol, medical examiners testified during Taylor's trial.
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According to a Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner death investigation report obtained by USA TODAY on July 1, Ransone's brother told an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department that the actor had a history of suicidal ideation.
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Investigators said Edmond purchased the firearm in Georgia just 36 days before it was allegedly used in the homicide.
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Quigley has pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in the December 2023 Woburn crash that fatally injured 37‑year‑old Special Olympian Angelo Schettino, who died a month later.
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“Mortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortality. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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