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as in nightmares
a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness
this weather is murder on my sinuses
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as in homicides
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
arrested for attempting to commit murder
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as in assassinates
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 fumbles
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 murders
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
But when a series of murders begins to plague Los Angeles, Scout becomes the biggest suspect in the investigation — and the years she’s spent creating her pop singer image are at risk.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Even in Oakland, murders have fallen 21% year over year.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Although murders were rare in the county, deputies handled traffic crashes, child abuse, burglary, fraud—but at a much lower volume than in big cities.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
George was immediately arrested for the murders and subjected to hours of interrogation without his parents or an attorney.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
One of Koch’s other retirement projects was a book series about a mayor who solves murders.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
The agency announced the arrests of Cullum, Twombly, Tifany Machel Adams, 54, and Cora Twombly, 44, on April 13, 2024, in connection with the murders.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The three-year mark of their murders arrives next week.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
He was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison, but his guilt came into question in 1982 when investigators connected the Locci and Lo Bianco murders to the 1974, 1981, and 1982 slayings.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Ken Woroner—Netflix In Shelley's book, the Creature either directly murders or is responsible for the deaths of several innocent people as part as his quest for vengeance against Victor.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
That included a pair of hunters named Victor Travis and Raymond Burgess; on the show, Gein hunts them down and murders them with a chainsaw.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Kramer was brought into the yogurt shop murders case in late 2022 to be a part of the investigative team to sort through the evidence and find DNA.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Alex and Riley fight, and Alex accidentally murders Riley in self-defense.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
That was followed the next year by Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, the story of a working-class imposter who manipulates and murders his way to ownership of a great house.
—Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
But when a series of murders begins to plague Los Angeles, Scout becomes the biggest suspect in the investigation — and the years she’s spent creating her pop singer image are at risk.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Even in Oakland, murders have fallen 21% year over year.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Although murders were rare in the county, deputies handled traffic crashes, child abuse, burglary, fraud—but at a much lower volume than in big cities.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
George was immediately arrested for the murders and subjected to hours of interrogation without his parents or an attorney.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
One of Koch’s other retirement projects was a book series about a mayor who solves murders.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
The agency announced the arrests of Cullum, Twombly, Tifany Machel Adams, 54, and Cora Twombly, 44, on April 13, 2024, in connection with the murders.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The three-year mark of their murders arrives next week.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Freddy, through Jesse, antagonizes and murders a lot of men.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
He was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison, but his guilt came into question in 1982 when investigators connected the Locci and Lo Bianco murders to the 1974, 1981, and 1982 slayings.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Ken Woroner—Netflix In Shelley's book, the Creature either directly murders or is responsible for the deaths of several innocent people as part as his quest for vengeance against Victor.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
That included a pair of hunters named Victor Travis and Raymond Burgess; on the show, Gein hunts them down and murders them with a chainsaw.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Kramer was brought into the yogurt shop murders case in late 2022 to be a part of the investigative team to sort through the evidence and find DNA.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Alex and Riley fight, and Alex accidentally murders Riley in self-defense.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
That was followed the next year by Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, the story of a working-class imposter who manipulates and murders his way to ownership of a great house.
—Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murders
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But the people who love it have put it back together strong enough that a century of decay, the weather, ownership changes, cultural shifts, funding nightmares and a deadly virus couldn't strike the death blow.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
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Her mother, Amirah Sharhan, has said the traumatic assault has caused her daughter emotional distress, including nightmares and a fear of strangers.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In fact, nearly half of all homicides in Indiana prisons since 2019 happened at Miami Correctional, a review of police announcements and media reports found.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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How Nashville police got involved Nashville Police Chief John Drake said the department's specialized investigation unit saw a rise in violent crime two years ago, including non-lethal shootings and homicides connected to the MS-13 gang.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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The premise has the potential for slapstick silliness, as an incompetent Seoul family fumbles its way through opening a hunting lodge in the Korean countryside.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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As Lester fumbles for his bird whistle in the fountain to activate the camera, he gets thrown back in this tussle with Tillman and is killed.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
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But Pluribus’ series premiere feels like a night of horrors that’s unending.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The foundation, established by an act of Congress under President Bill Clinton, is dedicated to reminding Americans about the horrors of communism.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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But maybe audiences will at least reach for their remotes and go to streaming for the killer doll that slays in more ways than one.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
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That means, the two are booked and busy serving gothic style slays all day — with one exception.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Whatever way the wind blows, that’s the way college sports go.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dolphins beating themselves Mike McDaniel blows a gasket after Larry Borom commits a false start and the Dolphins miss the field goal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Former Jews deemed insufficiently converted faced the Spanish Inquisition’s tortures.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some of these killings infuriated local residents, many of whom believe killing bears should be the last resort.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Murders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murders. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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