1
as in to destroy
to deprive of life
during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else
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2
as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
the Senate killed the bill by a single vote
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3
as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
I think that paragraph is irrelevant, so kill it
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike up the mountain just about killed us
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as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
with his dark good looks he would positively kill the ladies
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as in to deactivate
to cause to stop functioning
kill the engine before it overheats
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as in race
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Recent Examples of kill
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Without treatment, the disease eventually kills the corals, and their soft tissue falls off, revealing the white calcium carbonate skeleton below.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Carolina has the top penalty kill in the playoffs, at 93.3 percent.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Verb
At least 19 people were killed in Kentucky when a tornado hit the area in mid-May.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Without treatment, the disease eventually kills the corals, and their soft tissue falls off, revealing the white calcium carbonate skeleton below.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Noun
Trevino added seven kills, three stuff blocks and two aces, and setter Wood had four stuff blocks, three kills and an ace.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Carolina has the top penalty kill in the playoffs, at 93.3 percent.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kill
Verb
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Another key feature of algae oil is its high smoke point of 535 degrees—the temperature at which oil begins to break down, release dangerous chemicals, and destroy its nutrients.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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During the week of my embed, the Russian military identified and destroyed a few of the Vampire pilots’ positions.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The lawsuit sparked a years-long legal battle that was ultimately voluntarily dismissed in late 2022.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
Verb
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For example, if a customer cancels a recurring transaction or disputes a charge, delete the recurring transactions and contact the customer.—
Allen Kopelman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The post has since been deleted, but this matches a report from YouTuber Jake Randall, who says each Target store is set to have between 40 to 60 consoles ready to buy on launch day.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Sienna, 8, wore her hair in adorable pigtails while Ciara wore a middle part with loose curls pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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One Amazon reviewer wore them during a trip to Italy and said their feet felt great after being on them all day in the heat.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Do different cultures engage with Napoleon’s legacy differently? PJC: The Anglo-Saxons are fascinated by the romantic aspect of his period as an exile.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As for Mourinho, Greenhalgh was fascinated by his approach.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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When the engine is turned off, the system deactivates with an eerie sound.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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On top of the spending cuts, DOGE has also deactivated half a million federal credit cards, used by government staff to make purchases on behalf of agencies.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The victim, who suffered a laceration to the head, was transported by EMS to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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The victim, who sustained serious injuries, was transported to a local hospital.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Ralph Rosado has defeated Jose Regalado in Miami’s District 4 race, concluding a special election that promises to tip the scales of power on the City Commission.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Sunday’s race marked the first time any country has held elections at every level of the judiciary.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kill. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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