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
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
The new initiative came after a string of killings in bodegas, including two slayings in 48 hours in April.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
Luther Brown, 53, was convicted by a San Diego Superior Court jury along with Brendan Conrad Doyle, 27, of murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the October 2020 strangulation slaying of 65-year-old Laura Doyle.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
The Context Zakrzewski, an Air Force veteran, was sentenced to die for the 1994 slayings of his wife Sylvia Zakrzewski, son Edward Zakrzewski, 7, and Anna Zakrzewski, 5.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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But what would replace it → Man found guilty in rare Fort Worth cocaine robbery slaying
Ked’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats, located at 6205 Coit Road, was noted to have issues with roaches in this inspection and the last inspection, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
The new initiative came after a string of killings in bodegas, including two slayings in 48 hours in April.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
Luther Brown, 53, was convicted by a San Diego Superior Court jury along with Brendan Conrad Doyle, 27, of murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the October 2020 strangulation slaying of 65-year-old Laura Doyle.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
The Context Zakrzewski, an Air Force veteran, was sentenced to die for the 1994 slayings of his wife Sylvia Zakrzewski, son Edward Zakrzewski, 7, and Anna Zakrzewski, 5.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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More than a month after the parents’ deaths, deputies issued a warrant for Leman’s arrest on murder charges.—
Mike Stunson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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Jamison Fisher, 50, has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in the murder of Trudy Appleby, authorities in Moline, Illinois, said during a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 14.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Eleven years after attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress, she's changed careers and started a family with a new husband, Bob Miller.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at ages 18 and 21 after being convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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The double homicide marks the 13th and 14th killings of the year in Kansas City, Kansas, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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Chicago’s homicide victims in 2025 are often young, Black and male.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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But if enacted, some of the ideas proposed also risk destroying a nascent private sector and worsening the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Online records show that Lamb was charged with homicide, kidnap-false imprisonment, evidence-destroying and procure for prostitute.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The violence of the narcos — the killings and kidnappings and disappearances — was remote from Miguel, as were the men celebrated in the narco corridos.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Flores said police collected cellphone tower data that showed Taylor and Rhodes' phones were in the same vicinity at the time of the killing.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For instance, financial firms run ERP, CRM and wealth management platforms separately, with each business unit executing independent digital initiatives leading to disconnected AI strategies.—
Jabin Geevarghese George,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most recently, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an argument that his longtime use of drugs and alcohol and several head injuries led to a mental decline that would make executing him cruel and unusual punishment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Slaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaying. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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