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pass away

VERB
die
Synonyms
STRONGEST
die expire perish succumb
WEAK
bite the dust buy the farm cash in one's chips cease living croak decease demise depart drop kick the bucket meet one's maker pass on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin
WEAK
be born live

Example Sentences

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When his children pass away, he continues, maybe they’ll be buried on the moon, or on Mars.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

James turned the ball over for the fourth time in the fourth quarter when Alperen Sengun tipped a bounce pass away from Kennard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Cameroon's Marc-Vivien Foe, Ivorian Cheick Tiote and Ghana's Raphael Dwamena are among the most high-profile names to pass away in similar circumstances.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

I say people died when they, uh, pass away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Her line of sight led straight to Drew, who was arguing with Erin a half-court bounce pass away.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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