kills 1 of 2

verb

Definition of killsnext
present tense third-person singular of kill
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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it I think that paragraph is irrelevant, so kill it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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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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as in deactivates
to cause to stop functioning kill the engine before it overheats

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kills

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noun

plural of kill
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as in victims

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as in washes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kills
  1. destroys
  2. victims
  3. cancels
  4. exhausts
  5. removes
  6. cutoffs
  7. waterways
  8. canals
Verb
  • Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of destroys
Noun
  • Several days after floodwaters devastated entire communities in western North Carolina, only now are the first few victims being identified — as authorities warn of more to come.
    NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Despite talk of the strike affecting hurricane recovery efforts, there was almost no impact on the flow of emergency supplies to storm victims.
    Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of victims
Verb
  • Will refunds be available if my favorite artist cancels?
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Even if Apple permanently cancels the event, cops remain keen to up their use of the company’s tools.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of cancels
Verb
  • Studies show that switching between tasks reduces efficiency, increases mistakes, and exhausts the brain faster than focused work does.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The psychosis occurs when the mania exhausts itself, when the encounter with reality is the only thing left for it (and mania fears reality more than anything else).
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of exhausts
Verb
  • This exfoliating treatment basically removes all of the grime blocking your armpit hairs, allowing for an easier grow-out process and, therefore, minimal ingrown hairs.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Using a banana peel to wipe leaves not only removes dust, but the oils in the peel also lend a bit of polish to leaves, giving them a bit of extra shine.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of removes
Noun
  • There's no evidence that Aykroyd was self-conscious about strutting around in a pair of denim cutoffs in front of the cast and crew, but the sketch he's shown rehearsing in the film is real.
    Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, multiple challenges from last year — including age cutoffs at pharmacies and limited stock at pediatricians’ offices — may persist this season.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of cutoffs
Noun
  • The itinerary is packed with exclusive experiences, like an evening ride through the waterways of Louisiana's fragile coastline in a small fishing boat headed to a bayou dinner party.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And even before receiving official greenlights (expected by yearend) Perpetua has spent $17 million on conservation work, including moving 325,000 tons of old mine tailings away from waterways.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of waterways
Noun
  • Previous versions rocking a jointed spine have been shipped off to universities for research purposes, and others have undertaken inspection duties at industrial sites in Poland as well as getting inside heating distribution tunnels and water/sewage canals in Poznań city.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The inner ear is the most complex area of the ear, made up of spirals, canals, and chambers that help process sound.
    Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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