1
as in destroys
to deprive of life
during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else
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2
as in dismisses
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 deletes
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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4
as in wears
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike up the mountain just about killed us
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5
as in fascinates
to attract or delight as if by magic
with his dark good looks he would positively kill the ladies
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6
as in deactivates
to cause to stop functioning
kill the engine before it overheats
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kills
Verb
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Development not only disturbs or destroys the soil, but wipes out habitat.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025 -
First, allowing utilities to own generation destroys the competitive market.—
Mary Beth Tung,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But if someone accidentally deletes a file—or a cybercriminal encrypts the data—redundancy will spread the problem across all instances.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Continue reading … SCHOOLED – Russ Vought offers response after his alma mater deletes message congratulating him.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The idea of festivals just exhausts me.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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If Le Pen exhausts the appeals process and truly cannot run for the presidency in 2027, the party already has an obvious candidate-in-waiting in Jordan Bardella.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Annual Vehicle Inspections Eliminated Texas House Bill 3297 removes the requirement for annual mandatory safety inspections for non-commercial drivers as part of the vehicle registration process.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The wildfire caused widespread evacuations and power cutoffs in the Malibu area.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Dec. 2024
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Everybody is in denim and cutoffs.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
22 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Visitors should use extreme caution and avoid frozen waterways, Coconino County sheriff’s officials said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Parents with kids of all ages will enjoy activities such as gondola rides through the city’s waterways, tours of the Doge’s Palace, or walks through the colorful neighborhoods of Burano.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Kills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kills. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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