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deceased

[dih-seest] / dɪˈsist /


NOUN
dead person(s)
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Is it possible to receive survivor benefits while collecting my Social Security benefits, or to receive both my own benefit and my deceased spouse’s benefit?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Last but not least, Thomas references a case about a deceased Air Force sergeant in Beck v.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

This might help to prevent distant biological relatives from contesting the wishes of the deceased, said Avi Kestenbaum, a partner at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Tim Coe is Sherman’s college buddy and the son of deceased Fellowship leader Doug Coe.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

A visitation is sort of like a sad party, with the deceased being the center of attention.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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