1
as in killed
to deprive of life
millions have been slain worldwide by this dreadful disease
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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
Bartholomew, 38, was slain in a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on April 25 that also seriously injured a second officer, Nelson Crespo.
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
One of their sons, Mark Dermond, was slain in a drug deal gone wrong in 2000.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Wadded and stacked $1 bills, some of it in plastic bags, were found in the sedan in which Homan, who was 24, was slain.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
The rest of the killings were all planned, the victims slain inside the family’s home, most in the basement, when the rest of the family was not home, Heuermann said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The three others slain in the gunfire early April 3, 2022, Joshua Hoye-Lucchessi, 32; Sergio Harris, 38; and Devazia Turner, 29, were involved in the shootout, Sacramento County prosecutors said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mom, pregnant teen and boy slain at home as cops hunt suspects with plan.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The Staten Island father of three was the ninth livery driver slain in the first four months of 2000.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Trump has fired the vast majority of his Middle Eastern experts, while dozens of Iran’s top officials have been slain in the conflict.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
One of their sons, Mark Dermond, was slain in a drug deal gone wrong in 2000.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Wadded and stacked $1 bills, some of it in plastic bags, were found in the sedan in which Homan, who was 24, was slain.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
The rest of the killings were all planned, the victims slain inside the family’s home, most in the basement, when the rest of the family was not home, Heuermann said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The three others slain in the gunfire early April 3, 2022, Joshua Hoye-Lucchessi, 32; Sergio Harris, 38; and Devazia Turner, 29, were involved in the shootout, Sacramento County prosecutors said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mom, pregnant teen and boy slain at home as cops hunt suspects with plan.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The Staten Island father of three was the ninth livery driver slain in the first four months of 2000.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Trump has fired the vast majority of his Middle Eastern experts, while dozens of Iran’s top officials have been slain in the conflict.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slain
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Two suspects and three adults were killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The state-run Anadolu Agency said the 37-year-old suspect in the latest attack, identified as Metin O, allegedly shot and killed his wife in a street before firing from his car at a restaurant, killing its owner and an employee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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He was arrested in May 2024 and was later charged with Vesey’s killing while behind bars, with investigators revealing she had been murdered inside her apartment the day after her 21st birthday on July 12, 1980, officials said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Which is horrible, just that amount of women being murdered.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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The Santa Rosa Island Fire, which was reported on May 15, has surpassed 10,000 acres and destroyed two historic structures, according to authorities.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Forecasters said mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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After Israel assassinated Hamas’ other leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, his brother Mohammed Sinwar, and Mohammed Deif, al-Haddad was considered to be one of the militant group’s top decision makers.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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“Slain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slain. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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