1
as in kills
to deprive of life
millions have been slain worldwide by this dreadful disease
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2
as in assassinates
to put to death deliberately
vowed to slay without mercy whoever was responsible for murdering his family
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Recent Examples of slays
Teyana Taylor slays in red at an event in Las Vegas, while Hudson Williams smiles for the cameras at Men's Fashion Week in Milan.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Chriselle Lim demonstrates that a precise center part, along with a straight style, is the perfect formula for a sharp bob that slays.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
But maybe audiences will at least reach for their remotes and go to streaming for the killer doll that slays in more ways than one.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
That means, the two are booked and busy serving gothic style slays all day — with one exception.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Chriselle Lim demonstrates that a precise center part, along with a straight style, is the perfect formula for a sharp bob that slays.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
But maybe audiences will at least reach for their remotes and go to streaming for the killer doll that slays in more ways than one.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
That means, the two are booked and busy serving gothic style slays all day — with one exception.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slays
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Early-morning strike kills 11, including two children Israeli troops fired on a building in the Tuffah neighborhood in northern Gaza, killing at least 11 people, most from the same family, said Shifa Hospital, which received the bodies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Small plane crash in Colombia kills 15 BOGOTA, Colombia -- A small plane crashed Wednesday in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board including a member of congress, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rising trend was driven by wellness influencers and raw milk advocates who believe that the pasteurization process destroys bioactives, which are chemicals found in plants and certain foods that promote good health.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Composting leaves destroys juglone in 6 to 12 months, but hulls take much longer.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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Her unscrupulous, power-hungry uncle Claudius (Kôji Yakusho) murders his own brother to become king.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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That’s partly because its senseless violence, inspired by the Manson murders among other grisly homicides, feels all too plausible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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The technology also executes structured tasks under governance controls.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Step Distinctive Limited, which Lame created to centralize his merchandise and brand partnerships, continues under his leadership while Rich Sparkle executes its three-year monetization plan.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Slays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slays. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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