1
as in killed
to deprive of life
millions have been slain worldwide by this dreadful disease
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2
as in murdered
to put to death deliberately
vowed to slay without mercy whoever was responsible for murdering his family
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Recent Examples of slain
Trump has fired the vast majority of his Middle Eastern experts, while dozens of Iran’s top officials have been slain in the conflict.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
At least 35 searchers have been slain in Mexico since 2010, according to Article 19, a rights group.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The targeting of the three journalists comes two days after the killing of the photojournalist/camera operated Hussain Hamood, and nine days following the killing of Al-Manar head of programming Mohammed Sherri, who was slain in an Israeli strike in central Beirut.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem Friday, the Iranian team honored the memory of the slain children by placing small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The latest was Ali Larijani, a fixture of Iranian politics and repression, and one of the slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s most unflinching loyalists.
—Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead, Smith was slain in a shootout.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Demorcy said some bullets and fragments remained in the slain president's body because removing all of them would have taken days and further damaged the remains.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
Iran will begin mourning its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei today, Iranian state media has reported.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
At least 35 searchers have been slain in Mexico since 2010, according to Article 19, a rights group.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The targeting of the three journalists comes two days after the killing of the photojournalist/camera operated Hussain Hamood, and nine days following the killing of Al-Manar head of programming Mohammed Sherri, who was slain in an Israeli strike in central Beirut.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem Friday, the Iranian team honored the memory of the slain children by placing small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The latest was Ali Larijani, a fixture of Iranian politics and repression, and one of the slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s most unflinching loyalists.
—Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead, Smith was slain in a shootout.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Demorcy said some bullets and fragments remained in the slain president's body because removing all of them would have taken days and further damaged the remains.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
Iran will begin mourning its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei today, Iranian state media has reported.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slain
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Five of the eight people arrested in connection with last year's Esparto explosion, which killed seven men, were arraigned in Yolo County court on Monday.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, Judith organized a group of surviving twins to gather in Jerusalem, where a plaque was unveiled in honor of the twin children who were killed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Most of Arminius’s family had been murdered by Spanish soldiers.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Casey Becker was one of the very first characters to be murdered by Ghostface in the 1996 horror film.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Pratt's home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The outlet said the strikes also destroyed homes and caused widespread damage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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In July 1963, he and other members of the Everest team, including Gombu, were presented the Hubbard Medal of the National Geographic Society — which partially sponsored the expedition — by President Kennedy, four months before the president was assassinated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Presidents and presidential candidates have been assassinated.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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For something different, Cinkō Asian Latino Grill stands out as a kosher restaurant that brings together Asian and South American flavors in a way that feels both unexpected and well executed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Slain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slain. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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