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Recent Examples of horror show
New York Jets 21, Houston Texans 13 (Thursday): A Jets season that had been a horror show so far turned into a treat for New York fans on Halloween night.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
The first few months would be a horror show of immigrant families being torn apart and deported.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Now, with streaming, TV horror shows can be just as creepy and scary as their movie brethren.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
And the accompanying video, directed by Silken Weinberg, is a total horror show.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
The first few months would be a horror show of immigrant families being torn apart and deported.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Now, with streaming, TV horror shows can be just as creepy and scary as their movie brethren.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
And the accompanying video, directed by Silken Weinberg, is a total horror show.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horror show
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An arrest warrant was issued earlier this month for 32-year-old Bryant Jay Beecher of Denver, but the man hasn’t been arrested, according to a news release from the Aurora Police Department. Beecher is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, police said.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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The man accused of setting fire to a woman in a New York City subway car has been indicted on charges of murder in the first and second degree and arson.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK published 18 September 2024 A cricketing powerhouse for decades, Pakistan's national team have suddenly found themselves on a sticky wicket.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 18 Sep. 2024
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Much of its lexicon sounds both unapproachable and, well, just weird: sticky wicket, googly, yorker, jaffa, daisy cutter, silly mid off, maiden over, tickle, nurdle, trundler, paddle scoop, popping crease, golden duck.Chris Heath, The Atlantic, 25 July 2024
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The symptoms of influenza A vary from person to person and depend on subtype, but generally consist of coughing, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue and body aches.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The last minute maneuvering has given some advisors and businesses whiplash—or at least a big headache.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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There were more fish in the stream, families of bears crossing the streets, because the traffic wasn’t as heavy.Benji Jones, Vox, 24 Dec. 2024
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Brunner explains that native fish are vital to the park’s ecosystem, serving as a crucial food source for many species, including bears, otters and birds of prey.Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Instead, showrunner Gemma Burgess has put together an irreverent engaging romp rife with witty banter, political intrigue, and a bit of derring-do—not to mention a killer soundtrack.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Saturdays, there's a killer food truck line-up, live music, and a great group of fun-loving folks.Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Those unaware of generative AI capabilities are undoubtedly intrigued about whether AI can truly handle this highly personalized chore.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Multi-Tasking Parent Juggling Zoom meetings, household chores, and side projects?Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This season’s theme, The Future of Work, challenges filmmakers to explore how labor, technology, and community intersect to shape human experiences.Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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Amazon workers without collective bargaining agreements also have the right to honor the picket line and withhold their labor, a Teamsters news release states.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Those who did pay the price of admission to watch the Nets face the Utah Jazz witnessed quite a stinker.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Right as romantic comedies were curdling at the box office, Adams made one of the genre’s all-time stinkers.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Horror show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horror%20show. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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