killers

NOUN

murderer

Synonyms

STRONG

assassin butcher executioner exterminator hunter slayer

WEAK

cut-throat gunman/woman gunperson hit person hit-man/woman

Example Sentences

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Sandwiched in between was a headlining set from The Killers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Those include the Pro Bowl Games, a Super Bowl innovation summit, an NFL awards show and a raft of concerts by superstars including Sting, Post Malone, The Killers, Benson Boone and Green Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The Spanish-style dwelling in the Hollywood Hills was previously owned by Dave Keuning, the lead guitarist for the popular band The Killers.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025

Lillywhite produced for bands including U2, The Rolling Stones, The Killers and Talking Heads during his five-decade career.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

“Zombie Killers Part Three. A modern classic,” I said, sitting on the edge of my bed to watch.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan