as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
these drug dealers mean business, and they'll bump off anyone who gets in their way
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Recent Examples of bump off
Leganes’ Oscar Rodriguez learned this the hard way in May, getting bumped off the ball with the sort of front-footed tackle Agoume enjoys.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 30 June 2025
YouTube continues to rake in money from advertisers worldwide, with the video giant’s ad revenue reaching $8.93 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 10.3% year over year — a solid double-digit bump off an already large haul.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
She was thrust into J.J. Yeley’s car as she was bumped off the starting grid because of ownership points.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Azzi Fudd tried to do the same seconds before but was bumped off by the aggression.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the 5ft 8in Modric is bumped off balance by 6ft tall Betis centre-back Marc Bartra, who ends up making contact with the ball, sending a free header wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the 5ft 8in Modric is bumped off balance by 6ft tall Betis centre-back Marc Bartra, who ends up making contact with the ball, sending a free header wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Miller was bumped off the top power-play unit in favour of Jonathan Lekkerimäki.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Russia bumps off its critics in exile.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Carl Anka, New York Times, 30 June 2025
YouTube continues to rake in money from advertisers worldwide, with the video giant’s ad revenue reaching $8.93 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 10.3% year over year — a solid double-digit bump off an already large haul.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
She was thrust into J.J. Yeley’s car as she was bumped off the starting grid because of ownership points.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Azzi Fudd tried to do the same seconds before but was bumped off by the aggression.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the 5ft 8in Modric is bumped off balance by 6ft tall Betis centre-back Marc Bartra, who ends up making contact with the ball, sending a free header wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the 5ft 8in Modric is bumped off balance by 6ft tall Betis centre-back Marc Bartra, who ends up making contact with the ball, sending a free header wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Miller was bumped off the top power-play unit in favour of Jonathan Lekkerimäki.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Russia bumps off its critics in exile.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump off
Verb
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Milk, an openly gay public official in California, was assassinated in 1978.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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One month after King Jr. was assassinated in April 1968, SCLC leadership carried out his vision of a Poor People's Campaign.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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In the central Dnipropetrovsk region, at least four people were killed and 17 others wounded, while in the northeastern Sumy region, Russian strikes murdered two residents and injured three others.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rodriguez was charged via criminal complaint with first-degree murder, murdering foreign officials and using a firearm to commit murder and a crime of violence, a day after the shooting.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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An additional three people have been slain this year in the 101st Precinct, which covers Far Rockaway from Beach 59th St. east to the Long Island border.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, inmates Saul Alvarez, Thorne Harnage and Donald Lashley were slain at the prison.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Cortes then executed a 10-pitch third inning facing the Diamondbacks’ 2-3-4 hitters and got through the fourth in 12 pitches with help from a double play that made up for a lead-off walk.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Recently, a decision from the Imperial Palace stipulated that all POWs were to be executed if the Allies ever landed on Japan’s shores.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday, the Padres put away their fifth straight victory early.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Heavy rains possible in Kansas City’s forecast Don’t put away the umbrellas just yet.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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McClanahan and McChesney took out a $1,000,000 SBA 7 (a) small business loan, which required a down payment of around $112,000.—
Sophie Caldwell
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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However, some teachers have seen roughly 35% in taxes and deductions taken out of their bonuses.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Bump off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20off. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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