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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
he's usually quiet, but occasionally unleashes some killing remark that cracks everyone up
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
a killing schedule that requires the touring company to play in a different city every night
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as in destroying
to deprive of life
during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else
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as in dismissing
to reject by or as if by a vote
the Senate killed the bill by a single vote
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as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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 wearing
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike up the mountain just about killed us
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as in fascinating
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 braking
to cause to stop functioning
kill the engine before it overheats
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Recent Examples of killing
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Kirk's killing, and its aftermath, have stoked deep divisions across the country at a time when political violence was already on the rise.
—Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 26 July 2021
And Morgan put an end to his non-killing ways by chopping off the head of his bounty-hunting pursuer — stealing his axe and hat in the process.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2020
Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The folks who are complaining about killing comedy are killing comedy.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The case began with the killing in May 1981 of Larry Miner, who invited Scott, Peter McDonald and Robert Neary to stay overnight at his Fullerton apartment.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Kirk's killing, and its aftermath, have stoked deep divisions across the country at a time when political violence was already on the rise.
—Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
For the few pests that do show up, first spray with non-killing repellents such as garlic and garlic pepper tea.
—Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 26 July 2021
And Morgan put an end to his non-killing ways by chopping off the head of his bounty-hunting pursuer — stealing his axe and hat in the process.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2020
Noun
The killing itself was done on the ground floor, in the reception hall, using a gallows constructed of metal pipes that was large enough to dispatch several victims at once.
—Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The folks who are complaining about killing comedy are killing comedy.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for killing
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Above all, the film is simply very funny.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Funerals are not funny and responsible broadcasters always separate murder from mirth.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy, Earle tackled a challenging routine that impressed the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Real-world tests The scientists tested THOR AI on several challenging copper, argon, and tin cases.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show revolves around three Texas Hill Country ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, and their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The allocation changes regularly, but as of June 2025, according to Business Insider, destroying a tank was worth eight points.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The panel, which Kennedy reshaped earlier this year by dismissing its members and appointing some vaccine skeptics, will convene Thursday and Friday in Atlanta.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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An Arizona inmate tricked court officials into releasing him more than two decades early by filing fake orders allegedly dismissing his charges.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Save copies of any flagged posts instead of deleting them.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Sep. 2025
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Protecting your privacy goes beyond deleting profiles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What To Know The medical examiner's office said, when the remains were found, that the girl was wearing a tube top, black leggings, stud earrings and a yellow bracelet.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pam shows her more photos, one of which features a young Cipher wearing a white medical coat and holding baby Marie.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There's also an e-Step button on the dash, which turns on maximum regen braking and may add some friction braking to the mix.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the latest generation brake-by-wire system, Testarossa is equipped with Ferrari’s ABS Evo controller, which improves braking precision and consistency in all conditions.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use parchment and aluminum foil on the pan for easier cleanup of any drips.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Protecting pollinator habitat through garden cleanup choices The tricky part is protecting those pollinators that are drawn in, as many nest in the ground.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Killing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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