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as in to choke
to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air
the gull got tangled in a piece of fishing line on the beach and was strangled
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as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
strangled a gasp of surprise upon hearing the news
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Recent Examples of strangle
The character's worst moment came early on, however, when a post-regeneration Sixth Doctor attempted to strangle companion Peri (Nicola Bryant).
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Prosecutors say that in December 2024, Tyler strangled Bruno to death at the dog’s New Rochelle home.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 5 June 2025
The man then strangled the dog, injuring its neck and throat, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Instead, Tod slips and is painfully strangled to death by his clothesline.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Prosecutors say that in December 2024, Tyler strangled Bruno to death at the dog’s New Rochelle home.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 5 June 2025
The man then strangled the dog, injuring its neck and throat, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Instead, Tod slips and is painfully strangled to death by his clothesline.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
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Officers then spoke to the second victim, who said Bonds slammed them to the floor and choked them as well.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Its options are widely considered to include retaliation against U.S. forces in the region as well as choking a major global oil supply route, the Strait of Hormuz.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump sent 700 Marines Tuesday to help National Guard troops stifle protest violence and damage, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
Abby Pender,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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Real Madrid’s new era under Xabi Alonso began with a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal, the teams’ Club World Cup opener played out in stifling heat in Miami.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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While that may not be possible in the NBA, where the new collective bargaining agreement is meant to suffocate its biggest spenders with punitive tax payments and roster-building restrictions, the Dodgers have not been cowed by the limits MLB has tried to set on them.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Montgomery County Jail records show that the NFL star was arrested following an incident at his home that same morning and is accused of assaulting and choking or suffocating an individual.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Firefighters are working to suppress the fire, which is currently burning with a slow rate of spread.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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This outdated mentality fosters two counterproductive patterns: emotional repression, in which individuals suppress feelings, and emotional reactivity, where feelings are expressed impulsively and without regulation.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This speaks to the potential that Iran owes to its heritage, but that has been smothered by a small, inward looking and harsh theocracy, aided and abetted by the Revolutionary Guard who exert de facto control over the Iranian economy as well as other sectors.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Vines like English ivy, wisteria, honeysuckle, and bittersweet can smother trees and shrubs, block sunlight, and spread aggressively if not controlled early.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Did the striper swallow it back far enough that a circle hook will grab?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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All eight of the current relievers in Chicago's bullpen have ERAs under 4.00 There is no easy option and no matter who is chosen, the pill will be a tough one to swallow for whichever reliever is demoted or released.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The funeral service for a Metro Transit Police Department sergeant who drowned on Sunday in White Bear Lake will be Friday.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2025
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Tragically, eight people drowned, while two were rescued by lifeguards, park rangers and nearby civilian boaters who rushed to help.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Strangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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