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as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
the doctors were alarmed about the outbreak of the deadly new virus
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2
as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the deadly tedium of waiting for the fog to lift
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3
as in mortal
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
a deadly pallor spread across her face as the tragic news gradually sank in
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as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm deadly serious about making an offer on the house
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Recent Examples of deadly
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The New York Police Department is sending investigators to Las Vegas to learn more about a possible motive for Monday’s deadly mass shooting in midtown Manhattan.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
While Alan Wake and Control aren’t themselves deadly serious, Firebreak hues much more heavily into broad comedy than the mainline Remedyverse titles.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
The Sino-Indian border has seen periodic skirmishes for decades, including a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in June 2020.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The New York Police Department is sending investigators to Las Vegas to learn more about a possible motive for Monday’s deadly mass shooting in midtown Manhattan.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Adverb
Durst's oldest daughter was there when the shooting happened and is part of a growing tally of traumatized children left mourning a parent as Indianapolis grapples with how to curb arguments turning deadly.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
While Alan Wake and Control aren’t themselves deadly serious, Firebreak hues much more heavily into broad comedy than the mainline Remedyverse titles.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deadly
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For its lethal injection, Florida uses a combination of a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Corrections.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Zakrzewski is set to be executed by lethal injection at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday at the at Florida State Prison in Railford, about 45 miles southwest of Jacksonville.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Some deliver a sheer, just-back-from-vacation glow; others lean richer, with light-reflecting pigments and true bronze color payoff.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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We are wrapped in a mesmerizing combination of soft forest and sheer stone.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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One day, every century, Death takes on a mortal form and walks among humans, better to understand them.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The occupants inside all three vehicles suffered mortal injuries and died at the scene, Hebler said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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It’s coated in a thin layer of real gold – not just to look fancy, but because gold reflects infrared light extremely well.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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The destination has an extremely low crime rate, no hurricanes in recent history and a strong health care system.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The 2024 case was not fatal, health department spokesperson Kimberly Harry indicated on July 28.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Simmons said very few improvements have been made to the highway, even as the fatal accidents continue to happen.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The pilot program will provide unconditional cash payments of $600 per month for 18 months to hundreds of pregnant women in their first or second trimesters, as well as $750 per month to 21-year-olds who have spent time in the foster care system.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Ukraine demands an unconditional halt to fighting; Russia, on the other hand, refuses a ceasefire due its ability to press its current battlefield advantage and a benign stance from President Trump; although his position appears to have shifted somewhat against Russia recently.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Paramedics tried to resuscitate her and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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He was treated by a rescue crew before being taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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For every high schooler, the college admissions process is incredibly daunting.—
Salman Chowdhury,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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In March 2016, Justin told Vox that raising a feminist daughter – and feminist sons – was incredibly important to him.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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“Deadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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