in God's name

phrase

—used informally to make a question more forceful or to express surprise, anger, etc.

Who in God's name could that be?

Examples of in God's name in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Who in God's name would put a woman whose husband was brutally assassinated in front of the entire world through this? — Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

Also, when in God's name did Charmaine sleep with Calvin and why? — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2023

Rhymes for in God's name

• aspartame
• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame