PERISHING Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

perishing 1 of 2

noun

as in dying

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2 of 2

verb

present participle of perish

as in falling

to stop living 12 people perished in the plane crash

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as in decaying

chiefly British to go through decomposition after being left out in the summer heat, the milk perished and had to be thrown out

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This summer has been a deadly one in Europe, with over 10,000 people perishing in the extreme heat over just a few weeks. — Morgan Simon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Julie Chen Moonves shares her thoughts on that wild Big Brother premiere, including Rachel Reilly perishing in a volcano. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 Authorities have publicly identified four people who lost their lives over the last week in San Diego County traffic crashes, with three of the victims perishing in head-on collisions in the eastern reaches of the region. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket. — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 If the Tribune cannot find the story in the tragic events of a young, dedicated firefighter perishing in an arson fire while searching for victims to rescue, maybe leave this story for the journalists who managed to treat the victims of this story with dignity. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 Celebrate steady financial progress rather than perishing in pursuit of perfection. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 Those who didn’t die onboard eventually tried to walk to across the frozen waters to mainland Canada, perishing on their journey. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026 The goo stops them from perishing, and the two embrace in a hug. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishing

Noun

As many people who care for a dying loved one know all too well, the grieving process started for Bullock long before Randall died.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
In contrast, those with all three conditions averaged just 17 years before developing dementia or dying.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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Peltz weighs deal for Wendy’s Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund is assembling a group that could bid to take Wendy’s private as the chain faces declining sales, falling traffic, and restaurant closures.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
The boring rosters, the passive-aggressive press conferences, the endless parade of mediocre seasons — cresting and falling with an inexplicable 2021 and 2026 — has been brutal to watch.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

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The project aims to clear sediment and decaying matter from the bottom of the lake, improve water quality and habitat conditions, reduce erosion and add recreational features and native plants, said city officials.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
After 36 years in service, the historic observatory is also suffering from a decaying orbit made worse by intense solar activity.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of decaying

Noun

After news broke of Panettiere’s death, tributes from across Hollywood came pouring in online.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Jack Coleman, who co-starred in the sci-fi drama Heroes alongside Hayden Panettiere, mourned the actress’ death at age 36 in an emotional tribute.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of death

Noun

Tubes from hospital equipment were still attached to his face, gunshot wounds on his right side were still gaping, and tattoos which included a gun and a bullet casing were still embedded in his skin, a permanent memorial to the tools of his demise.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
But just one injury — or significant drop in play, for that matter – could bring about Miami’s early demise.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of demise

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Despite the big upturns for the closers, most Broadway productions saw at least some dips last week, perhaps due to the competition with the three departing shows, or maybe just some summer wilting.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Let the soil dry somewhat between waterings, so that constant moisture isn’t present, but not to the point of wilting.

— Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

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