1
as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
a mortal wound
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2
as in deadly
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
a wounded soldier writhing in mortal agony
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3
as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings
just an ordinary guy with all the usual mortal limitations
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as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
have always had a mortal aversion to narcissistic people
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as in person
a member of the human race
just an ordinary mortal living an ordinary life
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Recent Examples of mortal
Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Related Stories The China de minimis ban, which is still very much in its rollout phase, has been viewed as a mortal wound to the trade provision.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
Few mortals can resist the siren call of a beloved chain restaurant.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Security for Ukrainians will depend upon NATO members, especially the U.S., increasing their delivery of lethal weaponry to enhance Ukraine’s armed forces capability of causing mortal damage to Russia’s armies and cities.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Related Stories The China de minimis ban, which is still very much in its rollout phase, has been viewed as a mortal wound to the trade provision.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025
Noun
Both shows grew from focusing on mere mortals to featuring regular appearances by celebrities.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
Few mortals can resist the siren call of a beloved chain restaurant.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortal
Adjective
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Stephen Stanko’s attorneys told him that lethal injection would feel like drowning when a lethal dose of pentobarbital is injected into the inmate’s veins and there’s a rush of fluid into the lungs.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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However, in the days to come, zoo officials faced mounting criticism for not trying to tranquilize the 17-year-old Western lowland silverback before using lethal force.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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On May 29, Russia launched a series of deadly attacks across Ukraine, killing at least seven civilians.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Artificial intelligence could crosscheck their assertions far faster than human staff would be able to do it.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Snakes have long captured human imagination, symbolizing everything from danger to wisdom.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Some of countries in the continent that are rich in uranium, such as Niger and Gabon, may be delicate or difficult to deal with in the near term as both underwent military coups recently, with Niger turning hostile toward the French and more toward the Russians.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET and Pacers fans are sure to bring the energy and create a hostile atmosphere for New York.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The figures’ heads reach the top corners, and the person on the left seems to have an outstretched arm.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The person filming showed a backyard filled with people who appeared to be in their late teens to early 20s drinking and playing games.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Her father was charged A CT baby had fractures and injuries medical personnel say could have been fatal.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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In addition to the loss of wildlife, collisions are also fatal to humans.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Emergency responders performed life-saving measures before he was pronounced dead, Allard said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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The female passenger — who has not been identified by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office coroner division — was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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There is no denying that tariffs come with a net negative cost to the consumer and economic surplus overall.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, polls show that Trump continues to face strong headwinds on the issue of inflation, with net approval ratings on the topic deeply negative—despite attempts by his administration to scale back tariffs, having paused the majority of them.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Mortal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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