1
as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
the coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play
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as in violence
the use of brute strength to cause harm to a person or property
the suspect has a long history of foul play, and was once convicted on assault and battery charges
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Recent Examples of foul play
British authorities have indicated there is no sign of foul play, though the investigation continues.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
There is no sign of foul play at this time, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman said, per Reuters.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Police found no foul play or note left by Kim, according to the outlets.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigated and found no signs of foul play.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
There is no sign of foul play at this time, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman said, per Reuters.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Police found no foul play or note left by Kim, according to the outlets.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigated and found no signs of foul play.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foul play
Noun
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Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found stuffed into a closet Monday at a Florida Keys resort.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 for the murder of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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Their violence — in medieval bestiaries, unicorns are regularly said to have beef with elephants and take them down by goring their bellies — is contrasted with their gentleness towards maidens and innate understanding of purity.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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The bonfire of the Teslas: Political violence and the Left That will be a serious slog over the next three-plus years, with the Democratic brand in poor shape.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sisters of a Northern California mother of four are seeking answers after her disappearance was recently ruled a homicide.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The homicide investigation is the 24th of the year investigated by Oakland police.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their relationship has been a rollercoaster—from matching blood vial necklaces to public breakups and reconciliations.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
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Lower Blood Sugar Cinnamon tea could lower blood sugar by working like insulin by reducing glucose in the blood.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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The attack sparked outrage on social media, with politicians from the north condemning the killings.—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the killing, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Foul play.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foul%20play. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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