1
as in destroys
to deprive of life
during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else
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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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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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
Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In the game, when a player kills multiple opponents without also dying, they are rewarded with the ability to conduct a missile strike to exterminate an opposing team.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a migrant searches for his missing daughter, a woman kills her husband after long abuse, and a miner slowly goes deaf from explosions.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
An aggressor nation that kills people on Caribbean fishing boats without evidence or due process.
—Jill Lawrence, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Adult beetles feed on seedlings in early spring, which often kills the tiny plant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, ash trees are now at risk due to the emerald ash borer, a pest that kills them in certain regions.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Heat kills more people in the United States than any other type of extreme weather.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Displaying superhuman strength, Frank kills them both, in front of shocked witnesses.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 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
Nothing kills a trip faster than showing up to a locked gate with a camera in hand.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In the game, when a player kills multiple opponents without also dying, they are rewarded with the ability to conduct a missile strike to exterminate an opposing team.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a migrant searches for his missing daughter, a woman kills her husband after long abuse, and a miner slowly goes deaf from explosions.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
An aggressor nation that kills people on Caribbean fishing boats without evidence or due process.
—Jill Lawrence, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Adult beetles feed on seedlings in early spring, which often kills the tiny plant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, ash trees are now at risk due to the emerald ash borer, a pest that kills them in certain regions.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Heat kills more people in the United States than any other type of extreme weather.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Displaying superhuman strength, Frank kills them both, in front of shocked witnesses.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 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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However, the harsh radiation inside such nebulae normally destroys fragile compounds, making the survival of volatile ice extremely unlikely.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Brown destroys man coverage, threatens all three levels of the field and can rack up yards after the catch.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Klobuchar plans to introduce new legislation that could help bolster disclosure requirements about the circumstances surrounding settlements, and give states more power to intervene, review, and continue cases the DOJ voluntarily dismisses.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Of course, that argument dismisses the eyeball test.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 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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Before performing a factory reset, back up important photos, contacts and files, as this process permanently deletes everything stored on the device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fredericksburg still wears its German heritage on its sleeve, evident throughout Main Street architecture and a lively cluster of biergartens and long-running seasonal festivals.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Pegula tends to go about her business quietly, relying on a calm temperament and a methodical style that wears opponents down over time.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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How golfers rely on — and leverage — technology fascinates Skenes, from the numbers culled relative to swing speed and ball flight to how their bodies must be in sync to generate so much club speed.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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What fascinates me as a writer is what is sometimes left out of the historical record, what gets tucked away in odd places.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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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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Crump is known for representing relatives of victims of high-profile police brutality cases.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The victims told police the abuse occurred during school in the second week of March.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sand verbena spreads in patches of deep violet, while clusters of brown-eyed primrose dot sandy washes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The collection, launching online and in select stores on Thursday, will include 11 styles and seven washes across both women's and men's.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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