presumed dead
idiom
: believed to be dead
After the earthquake several people were missing and presumed dead.
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The move comes a week after three people died when a panga with 18 people aboard capsized off the coast of Del Mar. A 10-year-old girl also went missing and is presumed dead.
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
At the time of his arrest, Suzanne was presumed dead and Barry denied the allegations.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025
The remaining missing person is the teen's 10-year-old sister, who is believed to still be missing at sea and is presumed dead, the U.S. attorney's office said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 8 May 2025
The body of a 14-year-old boy from India was among three recovered following the accident, and his 10-year-old sister remains missing at sea and is presumed dead, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
At the time of his arrest, Suzanne was presumed dead and Barry denied the allegations.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025
The remaining missing person is the teen's 10-year-old sister, who is believed to still be missing at sea and is presumed dead, the U.S. attorney's office said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 8 May 2025
The body of a 14-year-old boy from India was among three recovered following the accident, and his 10-year-old sister remains missing at sea and is presumed dead, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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“Presumed dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presumed%20dead. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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