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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
No foul play is suspected, according to police, despite early outrage and serious allegations about his death.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
An autopsy showed no signs of foul play or trauma, police reported.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Investigators said there was no evidence of foul play.
—The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
An autopsy showed no signs of foul play or trauma, police reported.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Investigators said there was no evidence of foul play.
—The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foul play
Noun
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Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with his murder.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The City of Boston has paid $150,000 as part of a settlement agreement with two Black men wrongfully accused in the 1989 murder of a white pregnant woman, Carol Stuart.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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America has seen numerous acts of politically motivated violence over the past year.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Antle says while there has definitely been violence on both sides, Democrats have greater ability to reach the types of people who are posting the violent rhetoric on social media.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The death of a 23-year-old man at Waupun Correctional Institution in March has been ruled a homicide, according to a medical examiner’s determination.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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With nearly 944,000 residents, that works out to about 12 homicides for every 100,000 people.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mister follows a man (Brolin) who wakes up in a strange house covered in blood and comes to realize his true identity while fighting off contract killers from his past — including everyone from his exes to his best friend.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to police, Cooksey opened the door with blood on his hands and became angry and demanding.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The killing of Kirk comes amid a wave of political violence.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Daily Dividend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show returned to air last night after a nearly weeklong a pause following the comedian's comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Foul play.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul%20play. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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