predecease

verb

Definition of predeceasenext
as in to die

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Recent Examples of predecease The queen died of pneumonia in 1818 at age 74, predeceasing her husband by two years. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2023 Turner no longer wanted to wail and lament like Mahalia Jackson and the R&B legends that predeceased her. — Taylor Crumpton, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023 Her husband, Frederick, Prince of Wales, predeceased his father King George II, so the line of succession skipped right to her son. — Town & Country, 7 May 2023 The actor, who was predeceased by his daughter Lisa, is survived by Quinn-Castillo, his twin brother Bernie Castillo, grandchildren Brian and Stephanie Palmere and great-grandson Allen Palmere. — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for predecease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predecease
  1. die
  2. perish
  3. depart
  4. decease
  5. demise
  6. pass away
  7. expire
  8. end
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Trump will hold a press conference, then depart Ankara for the White House, Kelly said.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Kevin Gausman, an All-Star with San Francisco in 2021, started on Monday, which will be his second appearance at Oracle Park since departing in free agency.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of depart
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  • Despite life-saving measures from witnesses at the scene, the pedestrian was eventually pronounced deceased by Newport Beach Fire Department personnel, police said.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • According to the city’s naming policy, a valid name must meet at least one of several criteria including a geographic location, a historical event, or an individual deceased for at least five years who made significant contributions to San Jose.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Definition of decease
Verb
  • One approach to addressing casualty risks is to design spacecraft to demise entirely, but this exacerbates the atmosphere pollution problem, said Boley.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The converter must do that in order to prepare to reconfigure utilities, building systems, and demising walls--and often elevators and lobbies--in the entire building to accommodate a residential change of use.
    — Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of demise
Verb
  • 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
  • Sarah finally passed away in 1998, six months after her son Lloyd’s death.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Definition of pass away
Verb
  • Unlike the federal tax credits that expired in September, these incentives offer an instant discount and don’t require buyers to apply for credit later.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • After that agreement expires, the government and Estrada may extend that on an annual basis.
    — Sofi Zeman July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of expire
Verb
  • Despite an energized crowd, the US fell short against Belgium 4-1, ending a wild run for the host country.
    — Doug Duran, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Romelu Lukaku scored the fourth goal just at the end of stoppage time, and ending the USMNT’s dreams.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
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“Predecease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predecease. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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