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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
In 1995, Guidera landed the role of Robbie Llywelyn, the diabetic man that Natasha Henstridge’s Sil kills in Roger Donaldson’s Species.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 June 2026
In Maryland, local authorities and state legislators have taken a number of actions to decrease the snakehead population, including tagging and releasing some of the fish so that anyone who catches and kills one can return it to the state for some reward money.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
This merely kills the foliage; the taproot is unharmed and will continue to push up new growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Things get complicated when the vampire captured for the ritual kills several Council members and escapes, kidnapping Buffy’s mother to lure the Slayer to the Sunnydale Arms building.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Israeli strike kills 4 in Gaza Also Sunday, at least four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit a police location in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Permethrin kills ticks and other pests within minutes by targeting their central nervous system.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
There are no existing treatments or vaccines for Bundibugyo, which kills about 30% of those infected.
—Eva Flowe
june 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 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
The deal, which was first announced last month, kills a ballot measure effort that could have cost San Diego $300 million by prohibiting the city from collecting anything for trash service during fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
In 1995, Guidera landed the role of Robbie Llywelyn, the diabetic man that Natasha Henstridge’s Sil kills in Roger Donaldson’s Species.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 June 2026
In Maryland, local authorities and state legislators have taken a number of actions to decrease the snakehead population, including tagging and releasing some of the fish so that anyone who catches and kills one can return it to the state for some reward money.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
This merely kills the foliage; the taproot is unharmed and will continue to push up new growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Things get complicated when the vampire captured for the ritual kills several Council members and escapes, kidnapping Buffy’s mother to lure the Slayer to the Sunnydale Arms building.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Israeli strike kills 4 in Gaza Also Sunday, at least four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit a police location in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Permethrin kills ticks and other pests within minutes by targeting their central nervous system.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
There are no existing treatments or vaccines for Bundibugyo, which kills about 30% of those infected.
—Eva Flowe
june 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 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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Young people must understand clearly that violence destroys not only victims, but entire families and communities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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But Bogan told the outlet those assurances fall short if construction bulldozes the critical turtle habitat, compromises the manmade earthen dam that holds the springs' pond, or destroys the mesquite thicket downstream where turtles shelter in winter.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Steve dismisses the idea, but Alice is already playing wing-woman.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Google continually deletes apps from Play Store.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Disney deletes all biometric numerical values within 30 days, except in cases where the data must be maintained for legal or fraud-prevention purposes.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Wiley often wears her hair in a stretched state, combing through her gray coils with a blow dryer before doing a braid-out.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Verb
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There is something about the play Harvey that fascinates me, especially for right now.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 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
Noun
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Newsom’s office said Thursday that the state is providing assistance to victims, family members and witnesses of the mosque shooting.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The bodies of two people were found earlier this week, before crews recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28, Longview fire chief Brad Hannig said in a press conference later that day.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The jean is available in light and dark washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Instead, color pigments are deposited on the surface, creating delicate highlights, or restoring luster to hair that has faded between washes.—
Giulia Lenzi,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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