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  • past tense form of kill.
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killed



ADJECTIVE
executed
Synonyms
STRONG
beheaded crucified electrocuted fried garroted gassed guillotined hanged shot


ADJECTIVE
slain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
assassinated dead




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That same year, a similar collapse in San Francisco killed a woman who was walking her dog at Fort Funston.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

According to the Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition, the person who was killed was a 26-year old Colombian man who was authorised to work in the US.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican-born Texas builder killed in a confrontation with ICE officers, is remembered as a devoted family man who got up before dawn and worked hard.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

A 2024 fire at a hotel in Bangkok killed three foreigners.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

No. Desire had not just killed Molly and her once.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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