Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodsheds
Noun
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There were massacres, suppression of speech, banning of political opposition, closing of non-Islamist press, jailing of opponents and public executions of political and religious enemies.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Israel is similarly concerned that Sharaa continues to be inspired by Islamic extremism and reports of ethnic minority massacres within the country.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
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Lawful killings by police officers are not included in the LAPD’s homicide total; officials have said the Porter killing remains under investigation.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some of these killings infuriated local residents, many of whom believe killing bears should be the last resort.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The state only has to prove that McKee intended and accomplished the murders.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Capote got the go-ahead from The New Yorker’s editor, William Shawn, to delineate the effects the murders were having on the small Kansas community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The Tepes’ deaths are apparent homicides by gunshot wounds, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office told CNN.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Murders and nonnegligent manslaughters dropped by more than 66% in the time frame, with four reports in 2025 compared to 12 a year earlier.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Jan. 2026
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But some violent crimes have fallen significantly—homicides by 39%, human trafficking offenses by 26%, and vehicular manslaughters by 75%.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Naturally, the theft of the ghost shirt by the stooges in the employ of Roy Lee is accompanied by many deceased bodies — the first of the many bloodbaths in Americana, which has a distressingly expedient approach to on-screen carnage.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Police said there is currently no foul play suspected, and the investigation remains ongoing.—
Ciara McCarthy
January 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Jan. 2026
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Police said there is currently no foul play suspected.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Bloodsheds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodsheds. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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