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as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
weeding out that overgrown garden is going to be a killer
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as in murderers
a person who kills another person
gunned down by hired killers
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Recent Examples of killers
Heuermann has been a voracious reader in jail, but Toulon said the inmate’s preference for violent crime and mystery novels -- some about serial killers -- concerns him.
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
The right wing rallied around killers like Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot three protesters in Kenosha, making Rittenhouse a minor celebrity on the right wing speaking circuit.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Whatever their motivations, these hunting parties would not succeed, and the elk would elude its would-be killers for a little while longer.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The Paraguayans will be making their return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 2010, and have been giant killers throughout their qualifying rounds, taking down the likes of South American heavyweights Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil.
—Austin Perry, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The relationship sticks and the pair goes on to track down all manner of nasty killers with a combination of unconventional techniques and good police work.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Helping the killers Reducing systemic inflammation in addition to antiviral treatment could help reduce the effects of HIV infection on the brain.
—Smita S. Iyer, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Such intensive coverage transformed killers into celebrities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Later, his killers dismembered him, carving out his heart and throwing his body parts into a canyon.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 6 June 2026
ABC News, 13 June 2026
The right wing rallied around killers like Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot three protesters in Kenosha, making Rittenhouse a minor celebrity on the right wing speaking circuit.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Whatever their motivations, these hunting parties would not succeed, and the elk would elude its would-be killers for a little while longer.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The Paraguayans will be making their return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 2010, and have been giant killers throughout their qualifying rounds, taking down the likes of South American heavyweights Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil.
—Austin Perry, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The relationship sticks and the pair goes on to track down all manner of nasty killers with a combination of unconventional techniques and good police work.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Helping the killers Reducing systemic inflammation in addition to antiviral treatment could help reduce the effects of HIV infection on the brain.
—Smita S. Iyer, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Such intensive coverage transformed killers into celebrities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Later, his killers dismembered him, carving out his heart and throwing his body parts into a canyon.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for killers
Noun
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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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These stealthy murderers lurk in the shadows, silently stalking their targets.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
20 Nov. 2025
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The law applies only to murderers.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
20 Nov. 2025
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Wedding tents have multiple jobs during a celebration.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Offshore wind offers a path that keeps more energy dollars here at home, creates American jobs, and builds a cleaner, more affordable future for Connecticut families.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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By adopting a policy of assassinating assassins, Israel sought international legitimacy, and perhaps even the quiet approval of some Lebanese.—
Lynn Zovighian,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Taking a cursed amulet from a dead Prince on a battlefield, Deathstalker teams with Doodad to rid himself of the medallion as he’s marked by dark magick and hunted by monstrous assassins.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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“Killers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killers. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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