as in loads
a considerable amount
we still have a slew of work to do on this project
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1
as in killed
to deprive of life
millions have been slain worldwide by this dreadful disease
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2
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 slew
Rachel Desantis, People.com, 16 June 2025
The 37-year-old actress turned filmmaker has been working consistently for the last decade and a half in major franchises like Doctor Who, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Jumanji, while also finding time to tackle a slew of other projects.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2025
Lee Billings, Scientific American, 5 June 2024
The scope will slew to it and an image will appear on your mobile device's screen.
—PCMAG, 16 May 2024
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Noun
Just days after the injury, Sambora performed a slew of songs at the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala at the Kentucky Derby.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 16 June 2025
The 37-year-old actress turned filmmaker has been working consistently for the last decade and a half in major franchises like Doctor Who, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Jumanji, while also finding time to tackle a slew of other projects.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2025
Verb
The telescope has, in fact, relied on a version of the one-gyro mode for all its science observations since 2021, using three gyros for slewing to a target, then stabilizing its view via a single gyro and a fine guidance sensor once data collection begins.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 5 June 2024
The scope will slew to it and an image will appear on your mobile device's screen.
—PCMAG, 16 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slew
Verb
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In the 1970s, dark-haired, slender, and possessing considerable charm, this lethal Romeo wooed, won, and then murdered four women.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2025
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He’s murdered, essentially, and the Innies have run amok.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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Mullen is taking over a winning culture cultivated by former head coach Barry Odom, but the Rebels lost a ton of talent to graduation, especially on the defensive side of the ball.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Outside of Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, and Ladd McConkey, there are not a ton of big names left.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Nearly 300 homes have been damaged or destroyed in Oklahoma due to fire.—
TIME,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the first incident, a tornado completely destroyed the building.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The president assassinated, then Martin Luther King, the Civil Rights [Movement].—
Susan Young,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Americans are divided over whether or not there should be public commemorations of Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today, according to new polling.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trump has faced more than two dozen nationwide injunctions against executive actions on everything from ending birthright citizenship, to halting refugee resettlement and freezing federal funding.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The river also serves Mexico and more than two dozen Native American tribes, produces hydropower, and supplies water to farms that grow most of the nation’s winter vegetables.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Alabama and Louisiana have executed inmates by nitrogen gas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Use the Right Hardware Bryant is also a fan of using curtains instead of doors, but only when it’s executed correctly.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Secure Folder has triggered a bunch of warnings given some issues in how it was deployed, those have been addressed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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That’s particularly the case with Bondi who is the worst of the bunch. — William Opfer, Bel Air Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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Both Apple and Warners recoup the P&A together before the Burbank, CA lot gets a distribution fee around 8%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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The guide shows parking availability in lots and garages, maximum time allowed, whether there’s electric car charging, as well as location and rates.—
Cordell Jones,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Slew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slew. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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