as in murder
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
the mafia boss ordered a rubout as casually as you might order a pizza
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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
aerial bombs rubbed out the oil refinery
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as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
an elaborate setup to rub out rival mobsters
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as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of
a promise to rub out the city's drug trade
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Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023
But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub out the godparents, a Sicilian thing that’s been going on for 2,000 years, or at least since the church’s dicey first days, when sponsors known to bishops vouched for converts to prevent pagan infiltration.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2021
The resort can arrange a local masseuse to rub out all that daring inside the comfort of your cabin.
—Rina Nehdar, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2022
The man, Eric Charles Maund, whose family runs Volkswagen and Toyota dealerships in and around Austin, is alleged to have hired the trio to rub out Holly Williams, 33, and William Lanway, 36, in March 2020, police and prosecutors said.
—NBC News, 13 Dec. 2021
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The Penguins were rubbed out easily Tuesday night by the resurgent Devils, 5-1, a dispiriting loss that dipped them 1 point out of a wild-card spot behind the Panthers and Islanders.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023
But church officials warn that secularization more than anything led them to rub out the godparents, a Sicilian thing that’s been going on for 2,000 years, or at least since the church’s dicey first days, when sponsors known to bishops vouched for converts to prevent pagan infiltration.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2021
The resort can arrange a local masseuse to rub out all that daring inside the comfort of your cabin.
—Rina Nehdar, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2022
The man, Eric Charles Maund, whose family runs Volkswagen and Toyota dealerships in and around Austin, is alleged to have hired the trio to rub out Holly Williams, 33, and William Lanway, 36, in March 2020, police and prosecutors said.
—NBC News, 13 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubout
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The defendant was Jackie Wilson, whose infamous case was critical to unveiling systemic practices of torture within the Chicago Police Department, and he was being tried for a third time for murder in the slayings of Chicago police Officers William Fahey and Richard O’Brien.Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Comic book fans have noted that Sofia has certain similarities to the Joker, having acquired a taste for murder after staying in Arkham Asylum and even seducing her therapist, Dr. Julian Rush (Theo Rossi).Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Three ballots were destroyed in the Portland fire and those voters would be contacted, Scott said.James Powel, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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One structure had been destroyed by Monday evening, the county said in an update.Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kate finds out from the French Prime Minister that the British intend to assassinate Lenkov, not arrest him.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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After a bitter and bloody struggle, the central government prevailed and Lincoln freed the enslaved people, but he was assassinated a month after starting his second term.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Then in May 2019, sanctions cut the ties between Huawei and Android-maker Google, eradicating Huawei phones’ appeal for almost all Western buyers.Andrew Williams, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
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In fact, two strains of the wild poliovirus (type 2 and type 3) were considered eradicated in 1999 and 2020, respectively.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Detectives took over the investigation and determined that the son — identified as David Sanchez — was responsible for the homicide of his 58-year-old father, police said.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Investigators collaborated with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office to secure an indictment and issue an outstanding arrest warrant for the homicide.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
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And while that was somewhat true, the film is refreshingly dotted with humor that could have ruined the seriousness of the situation at hand and instead makes these ominous, serious and devout Catholic figureheads feel like real, complicated humans, which only adds to the nuance of the film.Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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But not the party atmosphere of today, with some people drinking too much and some obnoxious people ruining it for the majority.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, Freddy is unlike other cookie-cutter slasher killers, as the preternatural villain slays his victims in their dreams.Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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The girls were found slain near the creek in February 2017.Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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The Cowboys erased the 49ers’ 3-0, first-quarter lead with an Ezekiel Elliott 1-yard touchdown run 1 minute into the second quarter.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Shampoo is particularly adept at cleaning chrome faucets and other chrome finishings where grease, streaks, and fingerprints are just waiting to be erased.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Rubout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubout. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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