as in angry
feeling or showing anger
she went ballistic when she discovered her brother reading her e-mail
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Recent Examples of ballistic
Like the Dunham, the Gravely is equipped with the latest Aegis systems, a 96-cell launcher, and the ability to employ Tomahawk land-attack missiles or intercept incoming ballistic threats.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Forensic ballistic tests came back showing the gun was used in Becker’s killing.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
In June, hundreds of drones, as well as several ballistic and cruise missiles, killed at least 14 people in Kyiv; on July 4, in one of the largest attacks to date, President Zelensky said Russia had launched a record 550 drones and missiles during a seven-hour attack.
—Dr. Robert Brüll, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Its interactive features allowed stakeholders to dynamically adjust protective measures—such as repositioning or resizing ballistic barriers—with immediate insights into effectiveness against vulnerabilities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 June 2025
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Forensic ballistic tests came back showing the gun was used in Becker’s killing.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
In June, hundreds of drones, as well as several ballistic and cruise missiles, killed at least 14 people in Kyiv; on July 4, in one of the largest attacks to date, President Zelensky said Russia had launched a record 550 drones and missiles during a seven-hour attack.
—Dr. Robert Brüll, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Its interactive features allowed stakeholders to dynamically adjust protective measures—such as repositioning or resizing ballistic barriers—with immediate insights into effectiveness against vulnerabilities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballistic
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One unbearable sequence has Chiang coming back angry in the middle of the day and suddenly raping Chuan in their bedroom.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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In late July, centrist independent US Senator Angus King released a startlingly angry statement.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The YouTuber Andrew Callaghan has been documenting off-kilter American politics since before the 2020 election, but the recent interview on his Channel 5 web show with an indignant Hunter Biden caught wide attention.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Hunter speaks with the indignant passion of someone who made nearly $1.5 million selling his art during his father’s campaign and the early years of his administration.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 July 2025
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However, this particular squadron has a habit of driving their Handlers mad, as its leader, Shin, is known as the Undertaker.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Isaac, playing mad scientist Viktor Frankenstein, re-emerges after a three-year film absence, reminding Hollywood to put this guy in more movies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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Allen leads Bills’ furious comeback After a fast start, the Bills’ offense had extreme difficulty getting things going downfield.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the worst losses from any team this season sparked reactions from furious Dodgers fans on social media.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mistaken as the murderer, Mary is stoned and buried alive in a shallow grave by the enraged townspeople.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
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An enraged Trump held up the attack as symptomatic of the deteriorating conditions in the capital, vowing to take drastic measures to restore the city to its former glory.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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In March, House Democrats were outraged when Schumer announced his plans to provide a key Democratic vote Republicans needed to advance a spending bill.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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Savannah was outraged on behalf of her parents.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rabies is a virus that is transmitted to humans by a bite or scratch from a rabid animal, according to the CDC.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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These are hit series with rabid fanbases across a broad range of genres — from a propulsive thriller like ‘Paradise’ to a shiny floor competition show like ‘Dancing with the Star’s to a juicy drama like ‘Tell Me Lies’ — there’s a companion podcast for every viewer and every TV obsession.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Ballistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballistic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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