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as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
the coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play
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as in violence
the use of brute strength to cause harm to a person or property
the suspect has a long history of foul play, and was once convicted on assault and battery charges
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Recent Examples of foul play
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office said foul play is not suspected, but the investigation remains ongoing, writes Nour Rahal.
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite clear signs of foul play, the medical examiner does not classify it as a homicide.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
This time, Charles, Oliver and Mabel investigate the death of their building's beloved doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca), which may or may not have involved foul play and may or may not be connected to the mob.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
There were no signs of foul play, police said in a statement.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite clear signs of foul play, the medical examiner does not classify it as a homicide.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
This time, Charles, Oliver and Mabel investigate the death of their building's beloved doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca), which may or may not have involved foul play and may or may not be connected to the mob.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
There were no signs of foul play, police said in a statement.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foul play
Noun
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Three people were killed in a murder-suicide shooting near a middle school in Illinois on Tuesday.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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McDonald, portrayed as the main attacker, was convicted of murder, but later released because of health issues.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's killing, and its aftermath, have stoked deep divisions across the country at a time when political violence was already on the rise.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hate speech that crosses the line into threats of violence is NOT protected by the First Amendment.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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In February 2025, the driver pleaded guilty to negligent vehicular homicide and drugged driving with a minor passenger – and now faces up to 10 years behind bars.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Anyone with information regarding the man’s death can contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Minoxidil, which works by improving blood flow to the scalp, can be taken orally or applied topically.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the days following his killing, conservative activist Charlie Kirk has, in a sense, become all things to all people.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Attorney General Pam Bondi is under scrutiny over her comments about cracking down on certain rhetoric in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk, marking the latest controversy of her own making.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Foul play.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul%20play. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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