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
  • Tax revenue gathered from cardrooms contributes to public safety funding, fire protection, youth programs, essential city services and non-profits, Kirkland added.
    Reeti Malhotra Updated May 21, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
  • Missoni has surpassed €130 million in revenues and continues to double in profits, according to the press release.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • In a big win for Alex Murdaugh, South Carolina’s Supreme Court overturned his convictions for the murders of his wife and son, and granted him a retrial.
    ForbesTV, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • In 2022, he was charged with their murders.
    Dateline NBC, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Producer prices growth in April outpaced consumer price gains for the first time since July 2022, with OCBC's Xie suggesting companies will absorb a large part of the commodity shock rather than pass it fully to consumers.
    Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
  • Finally, on May 8th, the Virginia Supreme Court overturned the state’s redistricting referendum, reducing the Democrats’ potential gains from ten seats to six.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Several hikes and nature walks offered participants a chance to enjoy and learn about the river; other events involved cleanups, gardening and habitat restoration.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
  • Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Richard is implied to be Hutu, though his family are never suggested to have participated in or supported the massacres.
    Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
  • The Iranian government carried out a widespread massacres of civilians, killing tens of thousands.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • There would be many other payoffs for fans who’d hungered for years to see America’s top soccer league come to San Diego.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
  • But it's been noticeable through the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup payoffs that Makar has been dealing with lingering injury.
    Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Peak also cited a mounting evidence storage problem, noting that vehicles tied to homicides, fatal accidents and other serious cases must be held for extended periods — sometimes through lengthy appeals processes — consuming valuable parking spaces at the facility.
    Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
  • Randolph County has dealt with homicides before, Luntsford said.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Supporters have argued that any actions that put universities’ financial windfalls from athletics in jeopardy could be enough to move the needle.
    Bracey Harris, NBC news, 19 May 2026
  • Short-sighted selloffs mandated by Washington for short-term windfalls undermine those efforts.
    John Hickenlooper, Denver Post, 18 May 2026

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“Killings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killings. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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