decollates

verb

present tense third-person singular of decollate
as in decapitates

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  1. decapitates
  2. prunes
  3. beheads
  4. heads
  5. shortens
Verb
  • The shower curtain opens, revealing an old woman, who stabs and decapitates Mary.
    — Therie Hendrey-Seabrook, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of decapitates
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  • Cadet, who spent several years working as a florist, prunes the thick green stems of the faux lilies and roses.
    — Elly Fishman, Vogue, 8 May 2026
  • Van Tassel prunes her tomatoes throughout the season for better air circulation.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Definition of prunes
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  • Judith, who beheads an opposing general in order to save her community.
    — Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Joyce beheads Vecna while all the characters expel their collective trauma from five seasons of violence and misery.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Definition of beheads
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  • Led by Thierry Frémaux, who also heads the Cannes Film Festival, the Lumière Festival has become an increasingly valuable stop for filmmakers promoting new work.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • When the Owens love curse strikes again and Kylie heads down a dangerous path to save her boyfriend, Gillian is key to Sally getting her groove back and helping her daughter.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of heads
Verb
  • That arrangement shortens the distance that signals need to travel between processing components.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Uneven tire wear that shortens tire life and affects handling.
    — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortens
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