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the crime of ending the life of a person without intending to do so
She was convicted of manslaughter for driving while drunk and killing three people.
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Recent Examples of manslaughter
She was also charged with manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
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Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
The suspect, who investigators did not identify, is expected to be arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and two allegations of driving under the influence, Price said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Jarred Logan, 30, was charged with felony vehicular manslaughter and two infractions: a railroad crossing violation, and driving without a license.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
After two trials on her case, Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of O’Keefe’s death.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
The suspect, who investigators did not identify, is expected to be arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and two allegations of driving under the influence, Price said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Jarred Logan, 30, was charged with felony vehicular manslaughter and two infractions: a railroad crossing violation, and driving without a license.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
After two trials on her case, Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of O’Keefe’s death.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manslaughter
Noun
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With visions of wealth and success, the young men are lured into what becomes a web of fraud — and a cautionary tale that devolves into murder.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Michael Proctor, a former homicide detective with the Massachusetts State Police, lost his job but may still resurface in the upcoming murder trial of Brian Walshe – who is accused of killing his wife Ana outside Boston.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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He has not been charged federally with homicide or aggravated assault.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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The Staten Island resident is facing manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among other charges.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Manslaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manslaughter. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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