PASS AWAY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

pass away

verb

Definition of pass away

as in to die

to stop living the old woman passed away quietly

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Recent Examples of pass away Armani passed away on September 4, aged 91, due to liver failure. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 July 2026 Sadly, that latter group earns a new radio hit in America at nearly the same time that frontman and co-founding member Victor Willis passed away. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 All the cast members have passed away by now, but Entertainment Weekly is taking a look at where their careers took them after the conclusion of Sanford and Son. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 Bryan Marchment wore number 27 with the Sharks, and Mason, after Bryan passed away, wore his dad’s number during his three seasons with the Dallas Stars and with the Seattle Kraken this past season. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass away

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Ramos’ two daughters –– Darling Antonella, seven, and Dulce María, two –– were staying with their grandparents and great-grandparents, who also died in the earthquakes.

— Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
It was created in 2015 to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died due to cancer earlier that year.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of die

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While the crown prince managed to free himself from the dragon before sinking, Triarchy crossbowmen peppered him from a nearby ship, and both dragon and rider perished.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
And that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of perish

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Swifties are pretty pumped (check out this Kansas City bakery's wedding cake) and are tracking any sign of what the bride will wear, what inside the arena look like and who's invited (or not).

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 July 2026
For an extra dose of exercise, check out the Monon Rail Trail, a former rail line that stretches from Indy to the northern suburbs.

— Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of check out

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Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Last year, the Princess of Wales expanded her Wimbledon appearances, stepping out for both singles finals on consecutive days.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of step out

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