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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
Brian T. Allen, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
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A guy known for delivering killer monologues is joining the long list of suspects at the Arconia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Since hens can’t catch coccidia through mating, Buchholz believes their preference for toms with killer snoods isn’t related to avoiding parasites.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
Security Camera Deals The Ring Stick Up Cam Pro is a killer security cam for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Materials for all seasons at the world’s grandest art fair, plus Cleopatra and a killer ship model
The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht in the Netherlands is the art extravaganza of the year.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
A guy known for delivering killer monologues is joining the long list of suspects at the Arconia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Since hens can’t catch coccidia through mating, Buchholz believes their preference for toms with killer snoods isn’t related to avoiding parasites.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
Security Camera Deals The Ring Stick Up Cam Pro is a killer security cam for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for killer
Noun
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Early signs of the disease include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, while half of all HPS patients also go through headaches, dizziness, chills and abdominal pain.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms include depression, disinterest in the job, listlessness, apathy, insomnia, stomach upset, headache and dizziness.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, while media and fans are all crunching the numbers and trying to predict who will die and who their murderer is in Season 3, several people involved with the series are effectively telling audiences to brace themselves for something big in the finale, which will run 90 minutes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Look at this week’s murderer, Freya Frostad (Mary-Louise Parker) — she’s built an entire career and life on the belief that one only needs 44 things in this life.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When carboxyhemoglobin saturation exceeds 50%, it is considered lethal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Astronauts on a mission to Mars lasting several years would be exposed to potentially lethal amounts of radiation, Pitts said.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Third, operational command of Kamikaze planes is difficult because results cannot be evaluated with any accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the major drama comes in the form of Ivy’s corruption by her acting coach, as Ivy gradually goes method and becomes as difficult to work with as Marilyn was (one of this musical’s many meta moments).—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Our economic anchors — health care, professional services and public administration — continue to create jobs and opportunity.—
Shelonda Stokes,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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By this time, Mary had found a part-time IT job paying $26 an hour at a law firm.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And early intensity gave way to a late-game assassin.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Glover, the unorthodox actor who portrayed Mr. Wint, the assassin with the distinctive aftershave who partnered with Putter Smith’s Mr. Kidd in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what led to the deadly incident.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Law enforcement respond to a deadly shooting at a town house complex in Spotsylvania County, Va., on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Having a terminal diagnosis is challenging but also clarifying.—
Ashley M. Wilcox,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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But in more challenging economic times, homeowners are seeking ways to make upgrades without breaking the bank.—
Janeé Bolden,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Killer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killer. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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