1
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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Without treatment, the disease eventually kills the corals, and their soft tissue falls off, revealing the white calcium carbonate skeleton below.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Carolina has the top penalty kill in the playoffs, at 93.3 percent.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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At least 19 people were killed in Kentucky when a tornado hit the area in mid-May.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Without treatment, the disease eventually kills the corals, and their soft tissue falls off, revealing the white calcium carbonate skeleton below.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Noun
Trevino added seven kills, three stuff blocks and two aces, and setter Wood had four stuff blocks, three kills and an ace.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Carolina has the top penalty kill in the playoffs, at 93.3 percent.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kill
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Aid distributed inside Israeli military zones Gaza’s roughly 2 million Palestinians are almost completely reliant on international aid because nearly all food production capabilities have been destroyed.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The first move for a mistrial from Combs’ legal team occurred at the end of May, after prosecutors asked Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator Lance Jimenez if fingerprint evidence related to the bombing of Kid Cudi's car had been destroyed.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Congressional Republicans, many of whom had also grown annoyed with Musk over the last few months, have largely dismissed the billionaire’s fiery opposition to the bill.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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For example, recent reports about the potential for automotive production to be curtailed due to rare earth mineral shortages should not be dismissed.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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In addition to looking at whether the information was classified and who wrote it, investigators are also asking whether any staff members were asked by Hegseth or others to delete messages, according to one person familiar with the IG probe.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
7 June 2025
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The daylong feud between Musk and Trump on their respective social media platforms featured many accusations and threats, but as the president signals he is done with his onetime adviser, Musk has since deleted two of his most inflammatory posts from his X account.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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One Amazon reviewer wore them during a trip to Italy and said their feet felt great after being on them all day in the heat.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Sienna, 8, wore her hair in adorable pigtails while Ciara wore a middle part with loose curls pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Reddit users were fascinated by the strange-but-smart hospitality hack, with one even inspired to turn it into a trivia question.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Verb
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At the time of publication, Moran seems to be lying low as his Instagram account appeared to be deactivated.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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Since Brian’s PayPal account was eventually deactivated due to inactivity, RouteNote had no way of paying the thousands of dollars Blue Smiley started accruing as streams accumulated.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Jones added what doesn't make sense in all this is Gov. Gavin Newsom's Democratic Party continues to push to protect perpetrators instead of victims and using the Menendez brothers' case to get their bill across the finish line.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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The victim, 33-year-old Rebecca Roth, was found by her mother inside a Hyundai Elantra in the parking lot of the Tall Oaks apartment complex on Long Tree Lane early Friday morning, according to police.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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The club entered Saturday 2 ½ games back in the Wild Card race due to the recent slide.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium in Centerport is linked to William Vanderbilt II, a yachtsman and motor race driver.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kill. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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