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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
Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Isabella Rossellini had a killer night out on Broadway!
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Details on any Star Wars project are harder to acquire than plans for an orbital planet killer, and this one is no exception.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
President Trump claims to be a president of law and order, but then lets cop beaters and killers walk free.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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The oddly adorable serial killer thriller featuring a cast of anthropomorphic animals in a Norman Rockwell-ish small town struck the right weird tone in a weird year.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Isabella Rossellini had a killer night out on Broadway!
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Details on any Star Wars project are harder to acquire than plans for an orbital planet killer, and this one is no exception.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
President Trump claims to be a president of law and order, but then lets cop beaters and killers walk free.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for killer
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Other research has found that living near a factory farm is positively associated with risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia, and people who live near them report higher rates of headaches, depression, anger, and respiratory symptoms, such as asthma.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
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Stone developed a powder from this bark which, while extremely bitter, proved an effective treatment for headaches.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
20 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
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Key Background The lethal Los Angeles wildfires caused the Oscars nominations announcement to be delayed twice, and the voting period was extended by several days.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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This is just one high-profile example of how depression and anxiety disorders, ineffectively treated, can have lethal consequences.—
Kara Margolis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 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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Still, the most difficult aspect of the crisis is not the need to prepare for an unspecified economic threat from a close ally, but the need to cope with a sudden sense of almost Kafkaesque absurdity.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2025
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Many people probably sense that at some point, there may be a societal pushback against AI, especially since many jobs are being replaced, not just in the creative field.—
Zain Jaffer,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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The economy has grown by at least 3% on an annual basis for four out the last five quarters, unemployment sits at 4.1% and job openings remain strong by historical standards.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Peter and Rose are then tossed into a world of conspiracy involving White House officials, a metro bombing, assassins, the vice president's daughter, and Peter's own father — who, according to official record, was a traitor to his country.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The assassins were working for Gordon Wick (Ben Cotton), the real culprit behind the DC Metro bombing along with Vice President Redfield (Christopher Shyer).—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
21 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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While the victory was routine, their goalkeeping situation and transfer dealings are more challenging.—
Emile Nuh,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Though bucks are known to get their antlers tangled up during fights on rare occasions, this predicament was particularly challenging — and called for very steady aim, according to wildlife officials.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Killer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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