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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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Drones hit a bread factory in Sumy, killing one person, Zelensky said.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
John Kominoski, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Cypress Creek 2, Orlando University 0 Buzz: Calix had 10 kills, 5 digs and a block for Cypress (10-3) in its 25-15, 25-18 win.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Overnight Russian drones and missiles targeted multiple Ukraine cities according to officials there, killing at least two people.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Drones hit a bread factory in Sumy, killing one person, Zelensky said.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
South Florida continues to experience harmful algal blooms from phosphorus reaching rivers and the coast, resulting in fish kills and the deaths of manatees.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Cypress Creek 2, Orlando University 0 Buzz: Calix had 10 kills, 5 digs and a block for Cypress (10-3) in its 25-15, 25-18 win.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kill
Verb
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More than half a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed, including one in Marshall County, Oklahoma, that left two homes completely destroyed and damaged about 20 others.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The war has destroyed vast parts of Gaza and most of its food production capabilities.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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As part of your audit, delete and stop making posts complaining about specific employers or name-shaming.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Since Rowling did not remove the trans user’s information in the screenshot that went out to her 14 million followers, that user is subsequently inundated with transphobic harassment and ultimately deletes their Twitter account.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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Participants walked into three different rooms for five minutes with no talking or photos, wearing sensors continuously collecting biological information.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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His bond was set at $50,000, and he is required to wear an ankle monitor.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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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However, when the model recognizes a name or concept, this safety circuit can deactivate even if the model lacks detailed information about that entity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wolves, however, are immune to the prions, deactivating them through digestion.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2025
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The family is seeking separate payouts of at least $25,000 from all four companies for each of the three victims, according to the lawsuit, aiming for at least $300,000 in cumulative damages.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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All three victims were found dead from gunshot wounds in the car.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 Apr. 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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With 24 drivers per race, the largest in the series, players can now enjoy an open-world mode to explore courses with friends.—
Eammonn Dignam,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kill. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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