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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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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the deadly tedium of waiting for the fog to lift
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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
Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The deadly shooting outside Washington, D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum has added to an ongoing conversation about antisemitism after Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 massacre.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Jen Juneau, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Rounding up immigrants and even American citizens, Trump may be deadly serious giving 40.1 million Canadians new USA passports.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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While world leaders bicker over the prospects for peace, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two is heating up fast: swarms of drones are being launched by both sides while Russia is advancing at key points along the front.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The deadly shooting outside Washington, D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum has added to an ongoing conversation about antisemitism after Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 massacre.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Adverb
In Another Simple Favor, Emily is released from jail and invites Stephanie to attend her lavish Italian wedding, to deadly ends.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Rounding up immigrants and even American citizens, Trump may be deadly serious giving 40.1 million Canadians new USA passports.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deadly
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Stephen Stanko’s attorneys told him that lethal injection would feel like drowning when a lethal dose of pentobarbital is injected into the inmate’s veins and there’s a rush of fluid into the lungs.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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However, in the days to come, zoo officials faced mounting criticism for not trying to tranquilize the 17-year-old Western lowland silverback before using lethal force.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Some of music’s biggest names (and harshest critics) have marveled at the sheer range of Darin’s work, which spanned everything from jazz, swing and pop to folk and country.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Most advice about LinkedIn growth focuses on sheer numbers.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Security for Ukrainians will depend upon NATO members, especially the U.S., increasing their delivery of lethal weaponry to enhance Ukraine’s armed forces capability of causing mortal damage to Russia’s armies and cities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Related Stories The China de minimis ban, which is still very much in its rollout phase, has been viewed as a mortal wound to the trade provision.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Her father was charged A CT baby had fractures and injuries medical personnel say could have been fatal.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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In addition to the loss of wildlife, collisions are also fatal to humans.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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Both Merz and Zelensky criticized the Kremlin’s effective rejection of an unconditional ceasefire proposed by the U.S., which Kyiv accepted.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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President Donald Trump on Monday granted an unconditional pardon to a Virginia sheriff who had been convicted of federal bribery charges and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.—
Stacey Dec,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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He was pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
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The silver vehicle then hit the 84-year-old woman, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Huang held on, and did so through incredibly difficult stretches that included him fighting to keep his job.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Green tea in particular is incredibly anti-inflammatory.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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“Deadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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