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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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2
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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
One person was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in East Baltimore's Darley Park neighborhood, police said.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
An 80 percent penalty kill should be plenty attainable (that would be good for 14th in the NHL), but Detroit is at just 69.3 percent for the season.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Verb
And when Jake is distracted and momentarily taken aback after getting a fleeting glance of his nephew, Banner fires two bullets into Clyde before Clyde can kill Jake.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
One person was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in East Baltimore's Darley Park neighborhood, police said.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Christian Slater stars as Dexter's father Harry, a homicide detective who knows about Dexter's killings and insists on screening his son's kills.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
An 80 percent penalty kill should be plenty attainable (that would be good for 14th in the NHL), but Detroit is at just 69.3 percent for the season.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kill
Verb
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The gangs have resumed kidnappings, while burning hospitals and destroying schools.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Worthy sues ex-fiancée Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy accused his ex-fiancee of theft and extortion in a lawsuit, obtained by The Athletic yesterday, which alleges that Tia Jones stole and destroyed money and personal property belonging to Worthy.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The probationary employees terminated at NOAA were among thousands of probationary employees dismissed across the federal government, but no specific numbers have been provided by the White House or the Department of Government Efficiency.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Baldwin was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter following the incident, but a New Mexico judge dismissed the case.—
Maxwell Millington,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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If they were deleted, the public should be told that — along with why.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mitchell did not answer questions about whether Harris-Dawson had deleted messages or emails.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the case, Cruz appeared in court wearing protective restraint mittens handcuffed in place.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The sweet interaction was posted to TikTok, where a surprised Ballerini could be seen promising to wear the boots to perform the show's final song.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Noah Carrigan has always been fascinated by trucks.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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People with autism, for example, tend to have special interests that result in in-depth knowledge or passion about a topic, says Khan, who recalls a patient fascinated by vacuums.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The member will deactivate audible and visual emergency warning equipment (emergency lights and sirens), resume a safe speed and comply with all traffic laws.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Once identified, the kit dynamically loads a counterfeit login page tailored to that provider, often with the victim’s email address already filled in.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The gallery was filled with the victim’s friends, colleagues and family.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Up and down pit road, many crew chiefs anticipated a race where tire conservation would be the primary difference between winning and losing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But Larson is still doing Larson things, and Victory Lane became the place of congregation for Hendrick Motorsports after his dominance in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series races at Bristol.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kill. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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