BITE THE DUST Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

bite the dust

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Definition of bite the dust

as in end

to come to an end Fortunately, the fad finally bit the dust and all the trend followers moved on to the next thing.

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as in die

to stop living The marigolds managed to produce a few last autumn blooms before biting the dust.

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buy it

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Our record label re-released it in the winter after all this clamor to buy it.

— Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
The Buss family has owned the Lakers since Jerry Buss bought it in 1979.

— Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026

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bite the dust

biting

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