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as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
it was feared that the missing man was the victim of a homicide, but no clues as to his disappearance were ever found
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as in murderer
a person who kills another person
throughout the ages society has stigmatized the homicide
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Recent Examples of homicide
He had been shot multiple times, and the department said the shooting is being investigated as a homicide.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Most homicide victims in Chicago in 2026 died as the result of gunshot wounds.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Investigators also cited a rising number of homicides in Georgia prisons, rising from seven in 2018 to 35 in 2023.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
That compares to 51 homicides reported by this time last year.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Most homicide victims in Chicago in 2026 died as the result of gunshot wounds.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Investigators also cited a rising number of homicides in Georgia prisons, rising from seven in 2018 to 35 in 2023.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
That compares to 51 homicides reported by this time last year.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homicide
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Paul Casteleiro, John Kogut's former defense attorney, fears that Bilodeau's lawyers will put the blame on the three men who were cleared of the murder two decades ago.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Four people were wounded early Sunday in a shooting at a troubled Queens nightclub with a history of violence and murder.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The comedy is instead more deadpan, with Rhys playing the flustered straight man against a (sometimes literal) murderer’s row of ensemble members and guest stars.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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And though the local history museum is nothing but artifacts of atrocities (old newspaper report of cannibalism, a murderer’s mask), only Wyck (Stephen Root, great as always) sees anything paranormal in it, and he’s generally written off as a drunk.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But now, Williams is facing a felony charge after participating in senior assassin, a popular tag-style game where teens hunt down their opponents with Nerf and water guns.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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That’s not to say that a background check would have flagged Allen as a potential presidential assassin.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Homicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homicide. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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