homicide
noun
the killing of one human being by another.
homicides
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pluralof homicide.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com, where the fake tip was sent in, is a Philadelphia police website that lists unsolved homicides, takes tips on cases and offers a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Bass, for her part, has been touting the city’s drop in violent crime, particularly homicides, which fell last year to their lowest level in 60 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The number of homicides in the country of 34 million has risen markedly since 2018, while international drug trafficking networks continue to operate on its territory.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The officers failed to class Carmenza's death as a murder and did not pass it to a homicide team for a fuller investigation, as happens with suspected homicides.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
In 2008, there were 417 homicides in New York City.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
