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
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  • 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
Verb
  • Beyond the courtroom, Bolloré’s influence over France’s media ecosystem is likely to remain under political scrutiny as the country heads toward its 2027 presidential campaign.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • Video viewed by the Daily News shows the teen trying to squeeze between a parked car and the SUV as the driver pulls out and heads slowly down the congested street.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026
Definition of heads
Verb
  • Underwater, the wings passively bend up to 90%, which cuts the load on the motor and shortens the effective sweep of each flap.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Electra believes those capabilities could support a new point-to-point transportation model that reduces dependence on large commercial airports and shortens regional travel.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of shortens
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“Decollates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decollates. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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