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moribund

[mawr-uh-buhnd, mor-] / ˈmɔr əˌbʌnd, ˈmɒr- /
ADJECTIVE
dying
Synonyms
WEAK
at death's door at the end of the rope declining done for doomed expiring fading fated going mortal mortally ill on one's deathbed on one's last leg one foot in the grave passing perishing

Example Sentences

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For an industry that’s always in flux, the revival of the melodrama might just be the savior that the once moribund mid-budget film has been seeking.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

On the U.S. side, some are predicting that Trump will agree to open up travel to the island, which is key to revitalizing the moribund tourist economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Beijing has been a crucial lifeline for North Korea's moribund economy.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

There has been some hand-wringing in Britain over whether the “special relationship” between the U.S. and U.K. is now moribund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The few birds seen anywhere were moribund; they trembled violently and could not fly.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson