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obit

noun

ō-ˈbit

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a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account she reads the obits as soon as she gets her morning paper

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Recent Examples of obit Make time for the colorful and touching memories shared in this obit. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 10 May 2026 However, there is no doubt the newspaper business remains in a fluid state, but don’t write the industry’s obit anytime soon. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Major news organizations compose advance obits on significant figures, a just-in-case endeavor that feels both hugely important and somewhat macabre. — Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Continue reading … EDITORIAL FIRESTORM — New York Times calls Iran's dictator 'hard-line cleric' in obit, sparking backlash. — FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obit

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Jake was 9 days from turning 11 at the time of his death, per his obituary.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.

— Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026

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