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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

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"Justice has finally been done for our son. He will now be able to rest in peace," Jonathan's stepfather told the press.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

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

"Stefi was his final path. May he now rest in peace."

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

I have a very deep association with jazz from my childhood, because of my brother, Bobby, rest in peace.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Which is when Scoob told me some things about his grandma—may her soul rest in peace, as the grownups say—that I never would’ve expected.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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