as in dread
something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason
Form 1040 has always been his personal black beast, and he puts off dealing with it for as long as he can
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Recent Examples of black beast
Based on a 1967 Chevrolet Impala, the black beast is powered by a powerful Chevy V-8 and features parts sourced from a British Harrier fighter jet.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2022
Under the hood, the black beast is equipped with a 6.6-liter V-8 mated to an M40 three-speed automatic transmission.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2022
As such, the replica is the spitting image of Batman’s black beast, but decidedly more eco-friendly.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2022
This gives the black beast the speed and handling needed to escape any sticky situations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2021
Malone's black beast in the closet is threatening Alaska now.
—Author: Charles Wohlforth | Opinion, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Mar. 2018
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2022
Under the hood, the black beast is equipped with a 6.6-liter V-8 mated to an M40 three-speed automatic transmission.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2022
As such, the replica is the spitting image of Batman’s black beast, but decidedly more eco-friendly.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2022
This gives the black beast the speed and handling needed to escape any sticky situations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2021
Malone's black beast in the closet is threatening Alaska now.
—Author: Charles Wohlforth | Opinion, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for black beast
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The apocalyptic sense of dread has only been heightened by reports of hydrants running dry and a critical shortage of firefighters.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plagued by visions and an increasing sense of dread, Ellen encounters a force far beyond her control.Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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The escalation of antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 terror massacre in Israel has paved the way for attacks on Jewish communities around the world.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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The terror attack in New Orleans was the deadliest in the U.S. since a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, killed 18 people in October 2023.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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The second movie will pick up after the events of Part One, where Elphaba and Glinda uncover the Wizard's fraud and Elphaba is declared the new enemy of Oz.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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After faking his own death in the finale (via radio) and shooting Gi-hun’s best friend in front of him, In-ho resumes his post within the games and his position as Gi-hun’s greatest enemy.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Dec. 2024
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Crack replaced political corruption as the No. 1 plague at the street level.Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Russian government is avoiding mobilization like the plague, engendering clever (but still desperate) ways to pad the ranks.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Black beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20beast. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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