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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
Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
It was also brought to the scene of the deadly May 22 plane crash in a Murphy Canyon residential neighborhood, according to Deputy Chief Ted Moran, who oversees Fire-Rescue’s logistics division.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
John Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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
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Adjective
The deadly incident occurred just hours before the NYPD announced an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred a mile and a half away in 2022.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
It was also brought to the scene of the deadly May 22 plane crash in a Murphy Canyon residential neighborhood, according to Deputy Chief Ted Moran, who oversees Fire-Rescue’s logistics division.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
New Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke is off to a great start in her effort to target deadly enhanced guns that bring criminal mayhem into our communities.
—John Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deadly
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Whether that lethal combination continues moving forward, time will tell.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Even simple proposals, such as requiring DNA synthesis labs to screen for lethal pathogens, have failed in Congress.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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When the theater faces demolition, Thida must decide whether to move on to her next life or remain earthbound after developing an unexpected relationship with Hai, a mortal man.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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And Lovell could not—would not—subject Marilyn, whom the exploding oxygen tank had nearly widowed, to yet one more launch, one more mission, one more roll of the mortal dice.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
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Any other entity, whether at the state, federal, or local level, should be extremely cautious in construing this new law as a ready-to-go template.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But the box-office failure of Long Shot, his extremely charming 2018 team-up with Charlize Theron, coincided with the business as a whole backing away from the genre.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The same unit has experienced several tragedies, including the fatal shooting less than three years ago of an Army sergeant killed by a 28-year-old soldier in the brigade’s building complex, according to officials.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Miami police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday night that left one man dead.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the pic, eras overlap seamlessly, capturing the primal fears, rituals, and unconditional bonds that remain unchanged through time.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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One of the most important parts of the film is the story of Ella Little-Collins unconditional love towards Malcolm X, Gayotto-Hohl said.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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Three people are dead and nine others are injured after multiple shooters opened fire in a mass shooting at a New York City club, according to the New York City Police Department.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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As a result, three occupants of the minivan involved in the crash are dead, FLHSMV said in a press release.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Twitch recently banned her, with people citing that cheating on stream is against its TOS, but then early today she was unbanned, making that duration incredibly short.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, Boone was incredibly complimentary of Rice’s catching skills on Monday and Tuesday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Deadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadly. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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