NYT Dictionary

DYING

/ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbDY-ingdy-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Approaching death; about to die; moribund.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From die + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

deathdemisediedeceaseperishgoexitexpirepassconk

Antonyms

nascentbirth

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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