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Definitions

rest in peace

VERB
die
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drown expire perish succumb
STRONG
conk croak decease demise depart drop finish suffocate
WEAK
be no more be taken breathe one's last cease to exist drop off give up the ghost go way of all flesh kick the bucket relinquish life
Antonyms
STRONG
bear continue
WEAK
be born begin develop flourish grow improve live

Example Sentences

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One message read: "May you rest in peace, little angels," while another said: "Thinking of you. You're my favourite coach".

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

That someone, William Shakespeare, has been dead for well over 400 years and, as evidenced, has never been allowed to rest in peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

It read: "The State of Israel expresses its deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and the Catholic community worldwide at the passing of Pope Francis. May he rest in peace."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

“Head of the Class” actor Kimberly Russell chimed in on Banuelos’ post, writing in comments, “my beautiful Cindyana …. an angel in life …. this is shocking rest in peace …”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

I can rest in peace knowing I was loved as your jolly doorman.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin