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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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
None of the agencies I contacted for this story replied to my inquiries about the status of the investigations—which, as with all unsolved homicides, officially remain open.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
California’s crime rate dropped last year to historic lows in several major categories, including violent crimes like robbery and homicides, with property crimes and incidents of car thefts also down, state officials announced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
She also signaled openness to a change of venue from Colleton County, where the homicides occurred.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“The medical examiner will determine if these were homicides, accidents, natural deaths—” “Natural?”
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
