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reported as dead vs announced dead

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Reported as dead' is commonly used in news reports or official statements when the death has been confirmed but not necessarily publicly announced. 'Announced dead' is more commonly used in informal conversations or media reports to convey that the death has been officially declared or made public.

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reported as dead

This phrase is correct and commonly used in news reports or official statements when the death has been confirmed but not necessarily publicly announced.

This phrase is typically used in formal contexts to convey that the death of an individual has been confirmed but may not have been publicly announced yet.

Examples:

The missing hiker was reported as dead after search teams found his body.
The company spokesperson reported the CEO as dead following a tragic accident.

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Businessman reported as dead found in North Carolina. Posted: Mar 22, 2015 6: 59 PM PDT. Sunday, March 22, 2015 9:59 PM EDT. Updated: Apr 05, 2015 6:59 ...
Aug 21, 2014 ... ISIS spokesperson reported as dead. Abu Mosa was featured on Vice News documentary on the Islamic State. Rose Troup Buchanan Author ...
Russell Crowe: the actor was reported as dead on a Z-100 broadcast in New York City on June 10, 2010; this was later refuted by a representative for the actor .
Feb 28, 2015 ... UPDATE 2-Bouygues CEO wrongly reported as dead. (Adds details, prime minister reaction). PARIS Feb 28 (Reuters) - French ...

Alternatives:

confirmed dead
declared deceased
pronounced dead
officially deceased
confirmed deceased

announced dead

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations or media reports to convey that the death has been officially declared or made public.

This phrase is often used in casual or media contexts to indicate that a death has been officially declared or publicly disclosed.

Examples:

The actor was announced dead by his family on social media.
The police officer was announced dead at the scene of the accident.

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May 2, 2011 ... Osama Bin Laden announced dead during Mets-Philly game 5.1.2011. techyp830. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 253 ...
Feb 4, 2008 ... brought to you by Tom LaPorte, Top Line Productions TLP John Lennon was announced dead by Howard Cosell at a football game ...
Nov 27, 2007 ... 2pac announced dead at Nas Concert .... Osama Bin Laden announced dead during Mets-Philly game 5.1.2011 - Duration: 1:23. by techyp830 ...
May Day: Both Hitler and bin Laden Announced Dead on May 1. By Madison Gray @madisonjgrayMay 02, 20110. Share. Read Later. Send to Kindle ...

Alternatives:

declared dead
confirmed deceased
pronounced dead
officially deceased
confirmed deceased

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