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
The farewell ceremony for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed, Iran’s state media is reporting.
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
One person was killed and two more wounded in a shooting down the block from the grand opening of a restaurant tied to slain Southern California rapper Nipsey Hussle.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
In a 10-day battle that followed, most of Hussain’s army, including some of his closest companions and relatives, was slain.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
At least 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed, Mexican authorities say, as supporters of the slain cartel boss took to the streets and lashed out in a spasm of violence that spread across the country.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) pulled the credentials of a Ukrainian skeleton racer who insisted on honoring slain athletes on his helmet.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Jackson was with King on April 4, 1968, when the civil rights leader was slain.
—Sophia Tareen, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS TIME CAPSULE – Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Jaden Grays was booked on Monday on suspicion of capital murder in the shooting death of Emiliano Serna, who was slain in the grass outside the house in the 7100 block of Avington Way.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
One person was killed and two more wounded in a shooting down the block from the grand opening of a restaurant tied to slain Southern California rapper Nipsey Hussle.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
In a 10-day battle that followed, most of Hussain’s army, including some of his closest companions and relatives, was slain.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
At least 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed, Mexican authorities say, as supporters of the slain cartel boss took to the streets and lashed out in a spasm of violence that spread across the country.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) pulled the credentials of a Ukrainian skeleton racer who insisted on honoring slain athletes on his helmet.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Jackson was with King on April 4, 1968, when the civil rights leader was slain.
—Sophia Tareen, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS TIME CAPSULE – Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Jaden Grays was booked on Monday on suspicion of capital murder in the shooting death of Emiliano Serna, who was slain in the grass outside the house in the 7100 block of Avington Way.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slain
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Four civilians died in the UAE, while two members of its armed forces were killed when a malfunctioning helicopter crashed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon identified the seventh soldier killed in the Iran war as Army Sgt.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Davis believes her ex-husband was murdered, although a coroner ruled his death an overdose, the attorney said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Murder is only a federal crime under certain circumstances, including when a person is murdered to prevent them or someone else from sharing information with federal authorities.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Aircraft shelters at the air base to the north of the complex also appear to be damaged or destroyed.—
Victoria Beaule,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Franco is the sister of Marielle Franco, a Rio councilwoman, feminist and human rights activist who was assassinated in 2018.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Several days after this event, right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Regional American wines are a strength of this particular list, and cocktails are sensible and executed with an eye to matching the caliber of the food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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On April 21, 1996, Russian forces executed one of the most precise assassinations of the modern era.—
Robert A. Pape In The Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Slain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slain. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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