Thesaurus results for DECOLLATE

decollate

verb

Definition of decollate

as in to decapitate

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That video showed the same cat being decapitated by Martel, according to prosecutors.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Beijing — When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring at the very real possibility of another friendly regime being decapitated, much like had happened with Venezuela only weeks before.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 June 2026

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Yybyyb Square-Toe Glove Ballet Flats Before heading to checkout, be sure to consider these glove flats that’ll serve as a conversation-starter and compliment-magnet in your closet.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Spain just took a corner and it was nearly headed in but blocked away by Austrian defender Kevin Danso.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

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When the decision on trans athletes was made the other day by the Supreme Court were the Justices swarmed by an angry mob and beheaded on the spot?

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
That marble sculpture of George III, vandalized in 1775, was now beheaded altogether, to the cheers of soldiers.

— Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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Preventive care reduces avoidable emergency department visits and shortens hospital stays, allowing health systems to focus resources on patients who need the most complex care.

— Russell Cox, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Sconset, which is actually shortened from its full name Siasconset, is the neighborhood on the east side of Nantucket.

— Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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Most are used for stimulating scalp massages that help stimulate blood circulation to hair follicles while deeply moisturizing and conditioning the hair and scalp simultaneously.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Your hair-care routine can play a surprisingly big role in thin hair, from your hairstyling habits to scalp health.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 1 July 2026

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Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Mow regularly and trim your edges, since ticks lurk in tall grass and brush.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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