GIVE UP THE GHOST Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

give up the ghost

phrase

Definition of give up the ghost

as in die

to stop living Her estranged sister gave up the ghost years ago.

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buy it

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When something is hard to get, shoppers may worry about missing their chance to buy it, making limited releases feel more urgent.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Wall Street, at least, is buying it, and is now bullish on Meta’s ability to drive revenue through Muse, Reuters reports.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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give up

give up the ghost

give up (to)

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