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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
those people made me so mad I felt like I wanted to murder them
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as in fumbled
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
we listened in horror as she murdered our favorite song on stage
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Recent Examples of murdered
Just one day before conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression published their annual survey of campus free speech scores.
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Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
The drama follows Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) as a detective called in to investigate the 1987 massacre of four scientists brutally murdered in inexplicable ways, with a lone survivor the obvious suspect.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
To this day, Greenberg’s family and friends believe she was murdered.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
But what should’ve been a happy occasion turned into tragedy when the father-in-law-to-be was found murdered the night before the big day, and all eyes pointed to Jocelyn.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
In 1995, Adamson, then 65, was murdered by his live-in contractor and found beneath his home in Indio, California.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Why these four girls were murdered is still unclear.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Bulger was murdered in prison, and Tsarnaev will die behind bars.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The night before he was murdered.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
The drama follows Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) as a detective called in to investigate the 1987 massacre of four scientists brutally murdered in inexplicable ways, with a lone survivor the obvious suspect.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
To this day, Greenberg’s family and friends believe she was murdered.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
But what should’ve been a happy occasion turned into tragedy when the father-in-law-to-be was found murdered the night before the big day, and all eyes pointed to Jocelyn.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
In 1995, Adamson, then 65, was murdered by his live-in contractor and found beneath his home in Indio, California.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Why these four girls were murdered is still unclear.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Bulger was murdered in prison, and Tsarnaev will die behind bars.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The night before he was murdered.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murdered
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Abe – widely seen as Japan’s last stable leader, having ruled for nearly nine years – was assassinated in 2022.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Way to honor the civil rights leader nearly 20 years after he was assassinated.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor celebrated prematurely and fumbled the ball through the back of the end zone on what was going to be a 41-yard TD run.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Slightly concerning given that Mims has already fumbled one punt this season.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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When executed properly, the process triggers endless reactions to make energy for electricity.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jones looks comfortable in Indianapolis’ system and has executed with confidence both as a passer and ball-carrier.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Whalen described one recent encounter where a homeless person blew fentanyl smoke in his face.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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The topic of free speech, particularly on college campuses, made recent headlines after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during an event at Utah State University.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to News4 San Antonio, four people inside the home were injured in the shooting along with Marble, who was killed.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Reese tried that one, too, but butchered it when his lean came well into the end zone.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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There were also rumors of things going missing from farm sheds, and animals being butchered for their meat overnight in farmers’ paddocks.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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All the problems getting into the ground ruined the trip a bit.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 1950s Washington, the moral entrepreneurs were members of Congress and expert witnesses who labeled people Soviet collaborators and ruined many of their lives.—
Ron Barrett,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Also dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, the mega-store announced that the event will take place on October 7 and 8.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Quarter is what is dubbed, in the UK, a ‘mixed-use neighborhood’.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Murdered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murdered. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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