1
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
The 31-year-old Russian had a respectable scoring output — 18 goals, 18 assists — while establishing himself as one of the NHL’s best penalty killers.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
As Danny and Lena squared off against thieves, smugglers, and serial killers, Boston Blue also explored the tangled branches of the Silver family tree.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
The pair portrayed themselves as building on the work of multiple mass killers, from Tarrant to the Buffalo supermarket attacker to the Chabad of Poway assailant.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The correctional facility formerly known as San Quentin State Prison housed some of the Golden State’s most notorious inmates, including cult leader Charles Manson and serial killers Richard Ramirez and William Bonin.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
In an era where picking apart golf courses, even major championship ones, with a flavor of violence has become the expectation, there was a welcome shock factor seeing a someone like Aaron Rai emerge from the pack of certified killers to get his hands on the Wanamaker Trophy.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
This, in turn, naturally suppresses weed growth and reduces the need for weed killers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Translated, abundant capital is being directed toward the search for cures for the three biggest killers in the cancer realm.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The rogues’ gallery of killers released by the Parole Board came with rap sheets often marked by blatant disregard for human life.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
As Danny and Lena squared off against thieves, smugglers, and serial killers, Boston Blue also explored the tangled branches of the Silver family tree.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
The pair portrayed themselves as building on the work of multiple mass killers, from Tarrant to the Buffalo supermarket attacker to the Chabad of Poway assailant.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The correctional facility formerly known as San Quentin State Prison housed some of the Golden State’s most notorious inmates, including cult leader Charles Manson and serial killers Richard Ramirez and William Bonin.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
In an era where picking apart golf courses, even major championship ones, with a flavor of violence has become the expectation, there was a welcome shock factor seeing a someone like Aaron Rai emerge from the pack of certified killers to get his hands on the Wanamaker Trophy.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
This, in turn, naturally suppresses weed growth and reduces the need for weed killers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Translated, abundant capital is being directed toward the search for cures for the three biggest killers in the cancer realm.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The rogues’ gallery of killers released by the Parole Board came with rap sheets often marked by blatant disregard for human life.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for killers
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The need to seek alternative Internet fiber routes comes on top of Big Tech’s other headaches from the war and Strait of Hormuz crisis.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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Scarlett Johansson is Hester, Irwin’s wife, whose terrible headaches and blurred vision result in a devastating medical diagnosis.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Blockbusters abound, among a murderers’ row of musical icons, at the Guggenheim’s Pop-art show, and in a movie that sees Steven Spielberg dabbling, once again, in aliens.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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The Parole Board in recent months has faced criticism for freeing first-degree murderers.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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One candidate ran as a fervent booster, arguing that Atlantic Yards would bring jobs and housing to the area.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The film follows a unit of young assassins who belong to the titular organization, trained in a tropical rainforest by a figure known only as Master.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Riquelme Vega, a Chilean Dutch cocaine importer also in the Super Cartel, wanted to murder a rival in Dubai by sending a team of Colombian assassins to the Emirates, Kinahan voiced his disapproval.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Killers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killers. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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