DEMISES Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

demises 1 of 2

noun

plural of demise

as in deaths

the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities inherited all of the estate upon the sudden demise of his grandfather

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as in terminations

the act of ceasing to exist the gradual demise of the Roman Empire over the course of several centuries

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as in downfalls

a loss of status after her demise as the doyenne of New York society, the mere mention of her name was regarded as a faux pas

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demises

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verb

present tense third-person singular of demise

as in dies

to stop living our much beloved, recently demised leader

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Recent Examples of demises

Noun

SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026 No reason was provided for the shops’ demises. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025 But a good time in enviable vacation spots is guaranteed, with ghoulish demises for many principal figures here served up like caviar on sashimi. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demises

Noun

Western nations have imposed economic and political sanctions in response to the military takeover and violent repression of opposition, which has led to the deaths of thousands of civilians and given rise to a civil war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The latest government data shows that the total number of deaths has surpassed the 2,299 deaths recorded in the 2018-2020 outbreak, which was previously the country’s worst on record.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of deaths

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Now, because of the Supreme Court’s June decision, judges will likely act in the coming weeks to allow the Administration to carry on with its terminations.

— Dara Lind, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Some of the terminations have been reversed by courts, but the fights continue on a grant-by-grant basis.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of terminations

Noun

But the Explorer’s acceleration is loud, prompting one of the vehicle’s few engine downfalls.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
What appears to be a series of dramatic personal downfalls is in fact part of a broader pattern shaped by the country’s political system.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026

Definition of downfalls

Verb

Hermione, overcome with grief from the sudden death of her other son, collapses and dies offstage.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
In the first-season finale, Rhaenyra suffers a miscarriage after learning that the Greens facilitated Aegon’s coronation — Alicent’s eldest son rises while Rhaenyra’s youngest child dies.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of dies

Noun

Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.

— Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026

Definition of dissolutions

Noun

Employers notice people who have challenged themselves, overcome setbacks, and demonstrated the discipline to keep learning and improving over time.

— Alex DiLeonardo, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Iran has demonstrated its ability to effectively control the Strait of Hormuz and to strike American allies in the region, and setbacks to allies such as Hezbollah are unlikely to permanently end Tehran’s ability to project power through proxies.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of setbacks

Verb

This park also falls along the Rio Grande and includes mountainous terrain with tall cliffs and a desert landscape.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Balance is critical in helping older adults prevent falls — and it’s now considered a marker for longevity.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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