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as in to destroy
to deprive of life
during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else
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2
as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
the Senate killed the bill by a single vote
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as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
I think that paragraph is irrelevant, so kill it
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike up the mountain just about killed us
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as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
with his dark good looks he would positively kill the ladies
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as in to deactivate
to cause to stop functioning
kill the engine before it overheats
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as in race
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Recent Examples of kill
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Some of these organisms grow on waste milk from dairy farms and brewery wastewater – materials that cause fish kills and dead zones in ponds and bays.
—James F. Holden, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2025
The storm killed more than 400 people and caused more than $100 million in damage, or $2.3 billion in today’s dollars.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
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Verb
At a minimum, he’s been very good on the penalty kill and should be one of the top three or four guys in PK ice time per game for the Avs.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Some of these organisms grow on waste milk from dairy farms and brewery wastewater – materials that cause fish kills and dead zones in ponds and bays.
—James F. Holden, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Noun
Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2025
The storm killed more than 400 people and caused more than $100 million in damage, or $2.3 billion in today’s dollars.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kill
Verb
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But when our home was destroyed, our studio lost, and the war displaced us to Khanyounis’s tent camps, cooking became less about flavor and more about survival.—
Hamada Shaqoura,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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There were 25 diesel buses that were destroyed per the grant regulations, Young said.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The woman also filed a petition for an injunction in 2016, and the case was dismissed six months later.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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The proceedings were dismissed in early 2024 due to inactivity.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With funds to spare, $20,000 was devoted to deleting duplicate data to optimize website performance.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Worse, organizations often delete footage to save space, losing critical data in the process.—
Freddy Kuo,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Here is a closer look at what the Jayhawks will be wearing in that game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Do not let a liberal see a woman smiling while wearing a short denim skirt.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Growing up in the tiny town of Kingston, Minnesota, population less than 200, Tanner had always been fascinated by extreme weather.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The president is known to be fascinated with the sport, having attended three UFC events since his election in November.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After Loeb translated the book, the Allies were able to deactivate explosives concealed in the bridge, enabling soldiers to cross the Rhine River into Germany.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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Tennessee can execute a death row inmate on Aug. 5 without having to first deactivate his heart device, the state Supreme Court has ruled.—
Kelly Puente,
Nashville Tennessean,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The remains of about 1,100 victims are unidentified, the OCME said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The shooting victims are in stable condition, and Radford is in custody.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many of them even took him on in races from the blocks, with Phelps often giving the Ravens players a significant head start before diving in.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But the 2026 race comes as Cleaver is under threat from both sides of the aisle.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kill. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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