as in death
the death especially of large numbers of people or animals
Tuberculosis was a leading cause of mortality back then.
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Recent Examples of mortality
In true Doughboys fashion, what was intended to be a celebration of the podcast’s highest highs turned into a deeply heartfelt couples-therapy session — from ruminations on mortality to laughing at the idea of a talking toilet eating cum — with perfunctory talk of fast food itself.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 May 2025
For women, mortality increases were smaller and less statistically significant, the researchers found.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Not a frame goes by without myriad comedic details to tickle his audience, and yet beneath it all, the director dares to confront questions of mortality.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
Yet a shattering tragedy at around the film’s mid-point upsets that trajectory entirely, as their convoy of cars become stationary, and confrontations with mortality must be sought.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 May 2025
For women, mortality increases were smaller and less statistically significant, the researchers found.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Not a frame goes by without myriad comedic details to tickle his audience, and yet beneath it all, the director dares to confront questions of mortality.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
Yet a shattering tragedy at around the film’s mid-point upsets that trajectory entirely, as their convoy of cars become stationary, and confrontations with mortality must be sought.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortality
Noun
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Nearly three months after their bodies were found at the summit of Bell Mountain in northern Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has ruled their deaths a double suicide.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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Nearly three months after 19-year-old twin brothers were found dead atop a mountain in northern Georgia, authorities have ruled their deaths a double suicide.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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The shooting is now being investigated as a homicide.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Shortly after Alex’s conviction in March 2023, Smith’s death was officially ruled a homicide.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Mortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortality. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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