1
as in destroys
to deprive of life
during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else
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2
as in dismisses
to reject by or as if by a vote
the Senate killed the bill by a single vote
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as in deletes
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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4
as in wears
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike up the mountain just about killed us
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as in fascinates
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 deactivates
to cause to stop functioning
kill the engine before it overheats
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Recent Examples of kills
John Lauritsen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Everyone knows what happens — believing Juliet to be dead, Romeo takes actual poison and kills himself, causing Juliet to stab herself to death after waking up next to her lover’s lifeless corpse.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Ahmed kills the music and claims to have never heard of the famous Shakespeare’s Globe theater.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Expanding doula care, experts say, is a relatively inexpensive way to help reduce maternal mortality, which kills Black mothers like Stewart at a rate more than three times higher than white women.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Would a cyberattack that kills people finally shake us out of our indifference?
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
In [The Assassination of Gianni Versace], after the assassination, Andrew Cunanan kills himself on a houseboat.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
The officer fires his gun and kills Otto about 30 seconds later.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The extreme heat kills the plant tissue immediately and typically destroys the roots of many weed species.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2026
Cos-Okpalla clinched three of the last five points for Texas A&M with two kills and an assisted block, including a final kill over the middle for match point.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Pugh then scored on back-to-back kills later in the set, scored on a block and scored on a kill for the final point of the set.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Harris had two kills during a 5-1 run that closed out the first game and a kill, block and ace during a comeback in the second game.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
He's not known for his power plays or penalty kills, but he is known for making friend and keeping them.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Everyone knows what happens — believing Juliet to be dead, Romeo takes actual poison and kills himself, causing Juliet to stab herself to death after waking up next to her lover’s lifeless corpse.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Ahmed kills the music and claims to have never heard of the famous Shakespeare’s Globe theater.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Expanding doula care, experts say, is a relatively inexpensive way to help reduce maternal mortality, which kills Black mothers like Stewart at a rate more than three times higher than white women.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Would a cyberattack that kills people finally shake us out of our indifference?
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
In [The Assassination of Gianni Versace], after the assassination, Andrew Cunanan kills himself on a houseboat.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
The officer fires his gun and kills Otto about 30 seconds later.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The extreme heat kills the plant tissue immediately and typically destroys the roots of many weed species.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Texas picked it up in the second half and finished with 37 deflections and four kills — a kill represents three consecutive defensive stops — to stymie a Bulldogs team that had won four of its last five games on the road.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2026
Cos-Okpalla clinched three of the last five points for Texas A&M with two kills and an assisted block, including a final kill over the middle for match point.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Pugh then scored on back-to-back kills later in the set, scored on a block and scored on a kill for the final point of the set.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Harris had two kills during a 5-1 run that closed out the first game and a kill, block and ace during a comeback in the second game.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kills
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Rototilling also destroys earthworms and the critical beneficial microbes that interact with plant roots to keep them healthy.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because scarring alopecia destroys the hair follicles, the resulting hair loss is permanent.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Henry immediately dismisses his class.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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If the option appears, then click Delete and Report Spam, which sends the report to Apple and deletes the message.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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His amendment to the bill deletes any mention of breaching the dam, although that action would remain an option for a new 19-member advisory board, made up of state officials and local residents, to consider, Brodeur said.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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The figure set for the Orlando location wears a suit inspired by Liu’s look at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Per tradition, Camilla also wears a Welsh gold band.—
Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each, in different ways, fascinates me.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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That singular point of view fascinates me.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The man looks down almost immediately after the light turns on when the light deactivates.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This higher temperature darkens the paste, slightly caramelizes the sugar, and deactivates enzymes that would otherwise break down pectin, resulting in a thicker, more cooked-tasting product.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some of the victims had been wearing backpacks equipped with airbags that can help keep people on the surface of an avalanche, but had not pulled the cords to deploy the bags, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Peter Barnum, one of the people on shore who raced to the rescue, described the exhaustion of one of the victims, the father.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The latest trends in celebrity denim style highlight a preference for worn-in washes, relaxed silhouettes, and blue jeans styled as a foundation for more polished, professional looks.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Skip the Produce Wash, Try Baking Soda Instead The FDA and USDA advise against using soap, bleach, produce washes or detergents on fruits and vegetables.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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