kill
verb (used with object)
to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay.
is killing
-
present progressiveof kill (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"AI is killing the 'pyramid' approach…progression is no longer based on your knowledge bank. Now it's more based on your critical thinking and understanding of the processes," says Clinton.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Christoph Schweizer points to higher revenues and head count in response to predictions that the technology is killing his industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
"Pollution is killing livestock farming and grape harvests, once the backbone of the local economy," he said.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Now, “the arrow of causality has flipped” on the view that “AI is killing the jobs first, and that’s what’s making the economy sick.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
My head is killing me and I feel like I might be sick.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
