Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hara-kiris
Noun
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There were no apparent signs of foul play.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Authorities said no foul play is suspected and Humphrey’s cause of death is pending further examination.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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But when a series of murders begins to plague Los Angeles, Scout becomes the biggest suspect in the investigation — and the years she’s spent creating her pop singer image are at risk.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fewer than half were ruled suicides.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Seven lawsuits filed this week in California allege that ordinary users seeking school help, spiritual reassurance, or simple conversation were instead drawn into psychologically damaging exchanges that ultimately preceded several suicides.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Hara-kiris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hara-kiris. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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