Definitions

Grim Reaper

NOUN

death

Synonyms

WEAK

Pale Death Reaper angel of death

Example Sentences

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Many investors are hoping to sidestep the Grim Reaper of AI, reduce their exposure to the biggest technology stocks and still earn decent returns by beefing up their positions in these boring companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Likewise, I never heard from dozens of other men whose profiles appealed to me online, but either they proved to be the Grim Reaper or ghosted me when we were to meet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

Cartoonists often depicted the Grim Reaper seated behind the wheel.

From Slate • May 25, 2024

During renovation work in 2014, the image of the Grim Reaper in a boat was removed to preserve it in the M-Shed museum.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2024

“Oh, my, now that’s looking much better, isn’t it? You’ve beat the Grim Reaper, you have, lassie.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson