as in gruesome
extremely disturbing or repellent
horrific images of the devastation spurred many people to give generously
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Recent Examples of horrific
At times, Karlsson is horrific in the defensive zone, but that’s not new.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
That said, there are some absolutely horrific (in my view) gadgets out there.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Gun violence is such a horrific part of this society, and the statistics are so horrific for young people.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Many advertisers are concerned with how brand safe the gaming environment is, wanting to avoid being next to some horrific act of violence.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
That said, there are some absolutely horrific (in my view) gadgets out there.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Gun violence is such a horrific part of this society, and the statistics are so horrific for young people.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Many advertisers are concerned with how brand safe the gaming environment is, wanting to avoid being next to some horrific act of violence.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horrific
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Surely Yellowstone, with its large predators and geothermal activity will deliver something gruesome.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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Realizing that the price of Remmick's offer is their souls, the living make a desperate last stand that results in the gruesome deaths of everyone but Smoke and Sammie.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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But even with Edwards’ shocking loss, this outpouring of grief and tributes — the decals, the touching video montages on national TV, the mentions in interviews — had to catch many NASCAR fans off guard.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s a bit shocking for the current winner of the Best New Artist Grammy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wade has been in a horrible slump since the season started and going in to Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels is hitting .096 (5-for-52) with a homer, seven RBIs, eight walks and an on base percentage of .213.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Braves desperately need to add a shortstop and some offensive help amid their horrible start to the season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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What is disconcerting is when campaign donors and friends & family have commuted sentences after they have been legally convicted of terrible financial crimes.—
Sanjeev Menon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Skinner had a terrible time of it for much of the season.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the episode, O'Dowd and Jones play Mike and Amanda, respectively, a couple living a happy and simple life until Amanda suffers a frightening medical emergency and passes out.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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But don't let the name fool you, Murderbot isn't actually the frightening story of a dangerous security robot.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Horrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horrific. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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