Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decollating
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But, thus far, decapitating the regime has succeeded only in replacing one Ayatollah Khamenei with another.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026 -
After June 2025, when Israel (for 12 days) and the United States (for one) launched strikes aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear program and decapitating the IRGC leadership, Khamenei curtailed public appearances.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
28 Feb. 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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After pruning keep the soil moist, replenish the mulch over the root system and apply a slow-release landscape fertilizer.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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If the tree has areas of dense growth, inward- or upright-growing shoots, or poor structure, pruning is in order.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Morataya-Zepeda made another visit to the ICE office, emerging later with the attorneys before heading to another office to be fitted with an ankle monitor.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mike LaFleur, who served as the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive coordinator, is his replacement heading into 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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In a large bowl beat shortening with a mixer on medium to high 30 seconds.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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When one dog needed encouragement to run through the tunnel, Magnuson intervened, shortening it to a few feet.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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With 52 seconds left, Northfield junior Paris Taylor swooped in for an offensive rebound and a put-back, trimming the Falcons’ lead to 49-47.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Bee Cave City Council on Tuesday approved changes to the city’s tree trimming ordinance that would allow owners to trim trees on their property without a permit.—
Naina Srivastava,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Decollating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decollating. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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