Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decollating
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Matt is just another little boy spending his days decapitating daffodils, driven by a prepubescent need to get attention and assert his will.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Seizing the island would deal a major blow to Tehran's economy, undercutting one of its most critical revenue streams and decapitating its key means of waging economic warfare.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Preparing whole fish usually entails deboning, scaling, gutting, and beheading the sea creature, a task for you—or your fishmonger.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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On subsequent songs, Ninajirachi sings about the destruction of her innocence through sexting, and the trauma of coming across a beheading video.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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When the soil is warm and dry and the last threat of frost has passed, focus on pruning, prepping and feeding your plants.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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And how can people survive—maintain dignity, human connection, all of that—in a world where decision makers driven by dollar signs are pruning the trees for every possible efficiency?—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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Fans heading to Coors Field in Denver this season can expect more than baseball.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Certain lifestyle habits can negatively affect your physical and mental health, shortening your potential lifespan.—
Sharon Basaraba,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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Give your signature lob a fresh new update by shortening it in the back and letting the front pieces fall into a flattering angle.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and trimming public spending as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global fuel markets and strains power supply in the South Asian nation.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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After trimming the board’s budget for 2026, Meta plans to further reduce funding in 2027 and 2028, and potentially stop paying for it entirely after that, Platformer reports.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Decollating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decollating. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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