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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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Drones hit a bread factory in Sumy, killing one person, Zelensky said.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
John Kominoski, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Cypress Creek 2, Orlando University 0 Buzz: Calix had 10 kills, 5 digs and a block for Cypress (10-3) in its 25-15, 25-18 win.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Overnight Russian drones and missiles targeted multiple Ukraine cities according to officials there, killing at least two people.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Drones hit a bread factory in Sumy, killing one person, Zelensky said.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
South Florida continues to experience harmful algal blooms from phosphorus reaching rivers and the coast, resulting in fish kills and the deaths of manatees.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Cypress Creek 2, Orlando University 0 Buzz: Calix had 10 kills, 5 digs and a block for Cypress (10-3) in its 25-15, 25-18 win.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kill
Verb
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More than half a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed, including one in Marshall County, Oklahoma, that left two homes completely destroyed and damaged about 20 others.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Fans of the franchise will remember that the Battle of Exegol was the climactic showdown between the Resistance and the First Order, which ended with the Sith being destroyed once and for all.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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As part of your audit, delete and stop making posts complaining about specific employers or name-shaming.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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First Coast News grabbed the comment before it was deleted.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Inter won a free kick in the first minute of the second half — and Chivu, who wore a sporadically unclasped rugby scrum cap during the game, blasted it wide from 40 yards out, emphasising their total disinterest in mounting any meaningful attack.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rather than being terrified or trying to kill her, Ravi is fascinated by her unusual condition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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Laura is particularly fascinated by all things aquatic, paleontology, nanotechnology, and exploring how science influences daily life.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, when the model recognizes a name or concept, this safety circuit can deactivate even if the model lacks detailed information about that entity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wolves, however, are immune to the prions, deactivating them through digestion.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The family is seeking separate payouts of at least $25,000 from all four companies for each of the three victims, according to the lawsuit, aiming for at least $300,000 in cumulative damages.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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My heart aches for those who knew and loved Gabriela, Florinda, and Jeanette, as well as the additional victim, and are now in mourning this Easter weekend.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s race is primarily between the two of them.—
Sean Collins,
Vox,
28 Apr. 2025
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The reality of postseason life in the void of Jimmy Butler, who, despite his Heat shenanigans, finds himself in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race with the Golden State Warriors.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kill. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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