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noun

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Recent Examples of bleak
Adjective
Without Smith, the Dolphins’ tight end room begins to look a little bleak. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025 President Donald Trump has painted a bleak picture of Los Angeles since protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids broke out over the weekend. ABC News, 14 June 2025 The Testaments is described as a coming-of-age story that finds this new generation of young women grappling with the bleak future that awaits them. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025 The somewhat bleak outlook was laid bare Tuesday night after the USMNT was thrashed 4-0 by Switzerland during a friendly in Nashville. Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bleak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleak
Adjective
  • That’s a depressing setup, but the film is a lot gentler.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • And on that depressing thought, that's how Squid Game ended.
    EW.com, EW.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Reina, Fil-Am team center back, brings us on this turbulent journey, culminating in an intimate trip to her grandmother’s hometown in the Philippines.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
  • Even Zelensky – who has had a turbulent relationship with Trump – came away with wins.
    Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • While the rail cars can get pretty chilly, the train station is usually sweltering—that’s where this Spanx set comes in.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 25 June 2025
  • Outside, there’s a covered limestone dining terrace with overhead heat lamps for taking the nip off chilly nights and a lounge area for watching TV.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Monument Valley 3 – July 22 Release platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC The third game in the Monument Valley series promises to bring mind-bending puzzles and chill vibes to players, much like the first two games.
    Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • Two hours of chill time will give you a solid sangria, but the flavors really start to meld after about 8 hours in the refrigerator.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • His overjoyed demeanor starkly contrasted with his somber appearance in court just a day before when jurors said they were deadlocked on one of the five counts.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
  • However, while circumstances were smooth-sailing at the start, things quickly took a somber turn on July 2, 1937.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Between 2021 and 2024, Dr Chávez and collaborators conducted several surveys during both the rainy season (2021, 2023) and dry season (2023, 2024).
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Mushrooms are common during the rainy season; remove them if children or pets are present. 63.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • Come for the carnage (R.I.P. little Alex Kintner), stay for the chilling character moments (Shaw's USS Indianapolis speech as Quint).
    Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
  • Now, in 2025, the breach at UNFI raises a chilling question: what a biological virus could not shut down, could a cyberattack succeed in crippling?
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • My challenge was to make the sequel scarier, and darker.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Prioritize sleep quality: Creating a consistent bedtime routine and keeping your bedroom cool and dark may help improve sleep.
    Stella Bard, Health, 27 June 2025

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“Bleak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleak. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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