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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
weeding out that overgrown garden is going to be a killer
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as in murderer
a person who kills another person
gunned down by hired killers
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as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
killer viruses that claimed millions of lives
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
a killer exercise program guaranteed to whip you into shape
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Recent Examples of killer
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
The title character, Alex Cross, is a police detective and forensic psychologist tracking a serial killer.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Investigators believe the killers were at the site for about 15 minutes.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Both movies feature a killer clown, but while Joaquin Phoenix’s grinning menace suffers from delusions of grandeur and an unspecified mental illness, the hideous ghoul from hell in Terrifier known as Art hacks away at his victims with no discernible motivation beyond the grisly acts themselves.
—Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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There’s plenty to look forward to, and even if only some of it is truly great (or even good), that’s the makings of a killer year in TV.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
The title character, Alex Cross, is a police detective and forensic psychologist tracking a serial killer.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Investigators believe the killers were at the site for about 15 minutes.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Both movies feature a killer clown, but while Joaquin Phoenix’s grinning menace suffers from delusions of grandeur and an unspecified mental illness, the hideous ghoul from hell in Terrifier known as Art hacks away at his victims with no discernible motivation beyond the grisly acts themselves.
—Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for killer
Noun
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At the Brentwood location of popular Italian eatery Jon & Vinny’s, staff complained of headaches and sore throats in a text message group chat.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The common symptoms of POTS include light-headedness, fainting, brain fog, fatigue, headache, blurred vision, tremors, and nausea.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Israel will try to save the life of Kfir Bibas— the red-haired baby who has spent most of his life in captivity—in exchange for unrepentant murderers.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Avoiding trial also uses fewer government resources and spares the victims' families from having to re-live the horror in court – or seeing the murderers continue to smirk and joke around.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This physiological feat enables them to withstand conditions lethal to other fish.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The state is looking to carry out death sentences for several inmates who are out of appeals but who had their executions delayed because prison officials could not obtain lethal injection drugs.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Simplifying Complexity Through Narratives Leaders often need to communicate complex strategies or concepts, which can be difficult for teams to fully grasp.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors allege that ComEd and AT&T Illinois gave out no-work or little-work jobs and contract work to those loyal to Madigan to get legislation passed that would benefit them in Springfield.—
Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel is the favorite to get the job after former head coach Jerod Mayo was fired Sunday after just one season.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Having said that, Shinobi already means assassin so the name is a bit redundant.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The actor and martial arts master plays Caine, a blind assassin who uses advanced hearing to beat-up bad guys in creative and brutal ways, as well as - what else? - a cane.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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The deadly fires broke out in the Los Angeles area Jan. 7, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee for safety as their homes and businesses were destroyed.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The group is tied to daily attacks across Asia and Africa, as well as plots throughout Europe and even a deadly New Year's rampage in the United States.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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That realization reinforced for me the importance of breaking stereotypes about introverts and challenging misconceptions.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Killer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killer. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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