Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guillotine
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According to previous Idaho Statesman reporting, the vehicle drove westbound toward Boise before jumping the median and heading back toward Mountain Home.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025 -
On Sunday, at least 31 people were killed and more than 170 wounded at the Flag Roundabout as large crowds headed toward the aid site, according to local health officials, aid groups and several eyewitnesses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 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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Authorities have yet to share further details, meaning there’s still some mystery left as to who’s responsible for decapitating the statue, and where it’s been hiding all these years.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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Some victims were mutilated, and many were decapitated.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Guillotine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guillotine. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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