as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
a man wanted for the slaying of seven people during an armed robbery
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as in killing
to deprive of life
millions have been slain worldwide by this dreadful disease
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as in murdering
to put to death deliberately
vowed to slay without mercy whoever was responsible for murdering his family
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Recent Examples of slaying
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Whether its gathering in a church basement on a Friday night or at a picnic table after a spring morning of slaying crappie, a perfect fish fry brings people together.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Taylor, 35, has been slaying this award season, not only on the red carpet but also by earning an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in Paul Thomas Anderson's action dramedy.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Jimmy Kimmel saw his late-night show temporarily suspended following his comments about Kirk’s slaying, prompting outcry among the public over free speech concerns.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Whether its gathering in a church basement on a Friday night or at a picnic table after a spring morning of slaying crappie, a perfect fish fry brings people together.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Field, 44, was released from prison just last year after serving a 24-year sentence for the April 29, 2000, slaying.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Taylor, 35, has been slaying this award season, not only on the red carpet but also by earning an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in Paul Thomas Anderson's action dramedy.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaying
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Jaclyn Skuce, 43, of Madison, was convicted of capital murder after hiring a man to kill the child’s father in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation, the Morgan County District Attorney’s Office said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Minutes later, Marrero slammed into Trainor's unmarked SUV, killing both men.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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His support of wolves, including a Mexican wolf breeding program on the Ladder Ranch in New Mexico, drew the ire of ranching organizations that were raising the alarm about wild wolves killing livestock.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The story follows a respected college basketball coach who is accused of murdering his mistress.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Smith was convicted and sentenced to life for murdering her sons.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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The San Diego County medical examiner’s office ruled his cause of death to be asphyxia and classified the manner as a homicide.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Giant sheets of plastic hang from the ceiling to separate different areas for destroying things and painting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Pests and wood-destroying organisms Charlotte’s warm, humid climate makes termites a year-round threat, not just seasonal.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Making a disgusting joke about assassinating the President #2.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, dopamine’s key role isn’t in simply executing movements but rather in linking motivation to action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Agents executing a search warrant seized the phone and then found a second phone while patting Sprei down, Wang said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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“Slaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaying. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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