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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

perishes

/pərɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does perishes mean?

verb

To die or come to an end; to decay or rot. To perish is to suffer a complete and irreversible loss of life or vitality.

Example

"The once-thriving business perished due to financial difficulties."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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