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Recent Examples of decapitate
The remains showed signs of severe injuries, and many had been decapitated.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
The man, who archaeologists estimated was between 26 years and 35 years old, also appears to have been decapitated following his demise, which may have been part of a Roman burial ritual then.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Once there, Gress allegedly decapitated and dismembered Corsette's body while Brandes placed the remains in trash bags.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Two weeks after an unprovoked hatchet attack nearly decapitated a man sitting with his wife at a Tucson, Arizona, bus stop, the suspect has been charged with first-degree murder.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
The man, who archaeologists estimated was between 26 years and 35 years old, also appears to have been decapitated following his demise, which may have been part of a Roman burial ritual then.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Once there, Gress allegedly decapitated and dismembered Corsette's body while Brandes placed the remains in trash bags.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Two weeks after an unprovoked hatchet attack nearly decapitated a man sitting with his wife at a Tucson, Arizona, bus stop, the suspect has been charged with first-degree murder.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decapitate
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Late sub Uchenna Kanu headed in a corner kick in the 88th minute to bring Louisville within one.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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For more Cleveland Browns and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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After only five minutes of exposure to the parasite, 22.4% of sperm cells were beheaded.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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The 28 statues of saints were beheaded, mistaken for French kings, and some of the bells were removed and melted down. 1804: Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France with the pope in attendance in Notre-Dame, and portions of the cathedral were restored.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
21 May 2025
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“Decapitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decapitate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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