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also hysteric
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
some of the things little kids come out with are hysterical
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as in worried
feeling overwhelming fear or worry
the police officer assured the mother that there was no need to get hysterical, for most missing children are found safe and sound
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as in frightened
filled with fear or dread
upon hearing the announcement that a shark had been sighted, hysterical beachgoers raced out of the water
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Recent Examples of hysterical
Ventura County Sheriff’s Captain Ken Truitt said the person who called police was hysterical and said her baby had been murdered, according to the Ventura County Star.
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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These Creature Commandos are a hysterical, yet lovable bunch.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
First of all, Jordan Peele’s impersonation of Reggie [VelJohnson, who played Carl] was just hysterical.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Answers ranged from the traditional to the sentimental to the downright hysterical.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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A Hero Meets A Tragic End In Cannes-Winning Oscar Contender 'The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent'
These Creature Commandos are a hysterical, yet lovable bunch.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
First of all, Jordan Peele’s impersonation of Reggie [VelJohnson, who played Carl] was just hysterical.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Answers ranged from the traditional to the sentimental to the downright hysterical.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hysterical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hysterical
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Favorite Memory Activity: There needs to be a healthy level of trust for this activity to work well, but the idea is that people share a memory from their childhood, perhaps a funny story, challenging time or a proud moment.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nick Park directed this funny flick that may not be Aardman’s best, but minor Aardman is still a family film worth seeing.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Few folks are worried about how the yard looks, but Travis Hogan has a keen interest in green grass in January.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the more time Zuckerberg spends in Mar-a-Lago, the more Sam Altman and Tim Cook should be worried.Alex Heath, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2025
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For the 34th time in two years cops have been called by frightened neighbors or Hollis herself to quell the volcanic quarrels inside Peppermill Apartments unit B-312.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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My friends were confused by my abrupt stop and the frightened and befuddled look on my face — except for one, whose eyes were also bulging wide.Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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And that contract is ridiculous relative to his value.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Hackett and Sales are an absolutely ridiculous guest cast and pairing, providing humorous intimidation and a hilarious runner in their recognition of Sam at the bar (Sam!).Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hikers Find Cat With Can Stuck On Head, Act Fast To Avert Tragedy By Brian Dillon Home & Travel Reporter 1 Hikers came across what appeared to be a cat in distress, and had to act fast to rescue the scared animal.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Cards and letters and personal outreach to those who were sad, or scared, feeling alone, needing encouragement.Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Despite the humorous discouragement from her friends and family, Hurosky remains committed to her goal with a slight modification.Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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And of course, there’s generally a moral at the end of the story—the kind of humorous, heartfelt fare that makes Abbott so beloved as family viewing.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a troubling recurrent theme of angry, violent, and/or distraught mothers, who we are asked to watch suffer or inflict suffering on others time and time again.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
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The video also captures a distraught women yelling into her cellphone, apparently devastated by the destruction.Tara Prindiville, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jeon Seok-ho is consistently amusing as Woo-seok, an excitable small-time criminal who joins Jun-ho in the search for the island.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Picaresque, amusing, and brisk, this is a worldly hangout novel of 21st-century manners.Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Hysterical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hysterical. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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