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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
Benjamin Roy Naylor, 56, was arrested during a traffic stop Tuesday after deputies from Cassia and Minidoka counties, as well as members of the Rupert Police Department, investigated four homicides believed to be related, according to a joint news release from law enforcement agencies.
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Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2025
An autopsy performed July 3 ruled her death a homicide, MSP announced on July 7.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The killing is the 39th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Limited information about the shooting was available, but police said the man died on scene and officers are investigating the shooting as a homicide.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2025
An autopsy performed July 3 ruled her death a homicide, MSP announced on July 7.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The killing is the 39th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Limited information about the shooting was available, but police said the man died on scene and officers are investigating the shooting as a homicide.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homicide
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Their target: a U.S. fugitive linked to multiple murders.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Ten Broward Sheriff’s deputies and sergeants who were entangled in the shocking and chaotic triple murder in Tamarac earlier this year have been recommended for termination, the union representing the sheriff’s office announced.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Adolescence has continued to wow audiences as the show’s 15-year-old star, Owen Cooper, has landed a 2025 Emmy nomination for his role of teen murderer Jamie Miller.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Based on true events, the Gorgona Island prison, 34 miles off the Pacific coast, was once one of the most brutal of tropical penitentiary for murderers, rapists and political prisoners, notorious for its use of torture.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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PlayStation 5 Games Deals The Assassin's Creed franchise has been a staple in gaming consoles for nearly 20 years now, and Shadows, the latest iteration, furthers that tradition with a game that puts players behind Naoe, a shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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The details of how these would-be assassins got so close are still shrouded in mystery.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 July 2025
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“Homicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homicide. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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