as in murder
the act of deliberately killing oneself
teenagers are more prone to suicide because they mistakenly believe their troubles are insurmountable
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Noun
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026 -
Ellison was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of murder and was being held without bail.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Weight cycling did not produce disproportionate muscle wasting compared with staying at a higher stable weight.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Beth wastes no time shutting down the conversation.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The initial charge of first-degree murder has been reduced to assisting self-murder/manslaughter.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Was Pelley going for martyrdom or just angry?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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During Muharram a community group will often stage a passion play (taʿziyyah) that reenacts the events of Ḥusayn’s martyrdom.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
Verb
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However, Nike quickly snuffed out optimism of turning point, forecasting China revenue to be down about 20% in its current quarter, which will be reported after the bell on June 30 .—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Throughout the country, especially in the Jim Crow South, degrading Black life, snuffing it out, was an established pastime.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Protestant ethics, however, are not violated without the torment of guilt or the pleasure of self-destruction; never good enough, never bad enough.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Public discourse has long been captivated by men navigating addiction, scandal, or self-destruction.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The New York Knicks had just put away the Los Angeles Lakers, 102-93, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, securing what remains the franchise’s most recent championship.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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If backyard barbecues are in your future, pick up this portable picnic table and bench set that creates extra seating for guests and can be easily packed up and put away until your next party.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Suicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suicide. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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