assassinations

Definition of assassinationsnext
plural of assassination

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Noun
  • The radical republic that replaced it bore little resemblance to the partner of 1778, having descended into chaos, executions, and ideological extremism that threatened neighboring states.
    Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Missouri uses lethal injection to carry out executions.
    Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Israel’s first occupation of Gaza was characterized by war crimes, massacres, and expulsions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
  • One of the worst massacres is believed to have taken place at the Saudi Hospital, which was the last hospital still operating in the city during the siege.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Hands-down one of the most disgusting movies ever made (a compliment), the film finds the indefatigable slasher, who was decapitated at the end of Terrifier 2, reattaching his head and commencing his ritual slaughters.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Assassinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assassinations. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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