killings

Definition of killingsnext
plural of killing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of killings Goodson's death provoked public outrage in Ohio as the killings of Black people by White officers increased demands for police reform following the killing of Floyd by a White police officer in Minneapolis. CBS News, 8 May 2026 Goodson’s death provoked public outrage in Ohio as the killings of Black people by white officers increased demands for police reform following the killing of Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis. ABC News, 7 May 2026 The crisis caused by Minneapolis killings Senators returned to work this week dealing with the fallout from the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers, as well as the killing of Renee Good in the city weeks earlier. Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026 Crisis after Minneapolis killings Senators returned to work this week dealing with the fallout from the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers, as well as the killing of Renee Good in the city weeks earlier. Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026 Some of these killings infuriated local residents, many of whom believe killing bears should be the last resort. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for killings
Noun
  • Many questions from the fair rent commission members on Saturday focused on Sun Communities’ profits compared to the cost of the rent increase to residents.
    Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • This may well be true, according to BNP Paribas Asset Management portfolio manager Sophie Huynh, but physical constraints could pose a bigger problem to profits than the cycle itself.
    Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • On the anniversary of their murders, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Atlanta Field Office and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office renewed a call for information that might help with the case.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 May 2026
  • Tartaglione, who is now serving four life sentences for the murders, said in a 2025 podcast interview that his lawyers had handwriting experts examine the note.
    Shirsho Dasgupta Updated May 6, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • The foreign currency exchange rate gains were generated by bonds issued by Berkshire Hathaway, denominated in British Pounds, euros, and Japanese Yen.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • The rise of Plaid Cymru feeds into a general picture of a divided United Kingdom, in which Keir Starmer's Labour party have lost ground, and multiple parties are hoping to make gains at the next general election.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Today, Georgia is still not regulating PFAS, in contrast to other states that have invested tens of millions of dollars in cleanups and sued polluters to recoup costs.
    DYLAN JACKSON, ABC News, 6 May 2026
  • On Maui, opportunities include Māʻalaea Harbor cleanups with the Pacific Whale Foundation, typically held on the first Saturday every other month, as well as volunteer work at Leilani Farm Sanctuary.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Nor does your letter mention the countless rapes and massacres carried out by Hamas on that day.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Planting seasons, river baptisms, torture, prayers, African dialects, poverty, massacres, lynchings.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Mental health is one of the clearest payoffs.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
  • Each month, the indictment says, a member of the Chapitos gang responsible for overseeing operations in Culiacán received a box stuffed with a large amount of cash, along with a list of corrupt officials who were supposed to receive the payoffs.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • More information about homicides is available from The Sun’s homicides database.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
  • Eight homicides were justified in 2025, according to CMPD data.
    Jeff A. Chamer May 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2026
Noun
  • On rare occasions, books expected to be midlist titles become unexpected bestsellers, providing big revenue windfalls for their publisher.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Some filers who itemize tax breaks have also seen windfalls from the bigger federal deduction limit for state and local taxes, known as SALT.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Killings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killings. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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