blistering

adjective

ˈbli-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce blistering (audio)
Definition of blisteringnext
1
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect even after a blistering attack from the enemy, the fortress held

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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed a major-league pitcher known for his blistering fastballs

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Recent Examples of blistering The weekend two set was, with only one exception, the same as their blistering debut, although there were definite changes in lighting and a couple of arrangements. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The award-winning filmmaker—who is no fan of his home country’s government—considered making his latest blistering satire in the US. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026 But after facing a blistering winter this year, many of those reserves are under 30%, the lowest since 2022. — Simmone Shah, Time, 19 Mar. 2026 The projections have drawn blistering reactions from nonpartisan watchdogs, perhaps none more so than Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blistering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blistering
  1. intense
  2. rapid
  3. intensive
  4. brisk
  5. fierce
  6. galloping
  7. ferocious
  8. quick
Adjective
  • Research shows warming temperatures from burning coal, oil and gas are making fires more frequent and intense.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • After an intense tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, in which matches have been played in extreme heat and sometimes at altitude, freshness come Sunday could certainly be crucial.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of intense
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  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • In the hours, sometimes days, leading up to a collapse, the sensors could clearly detect a rapid increase in the ground tilting motion.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of rapid
Adjective
  • Yet the end goal of this liberation movement appears to be a more intense brand of intensive parenting.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • Rising costs across the produce supply chain Growing everything from strawberries to collard greens is labor intensive, and for many years, worker shortages have compelled farms to hike wages.
    — Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
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  • Between Sandoval’s 4 1/3 innings of one-run ball and a stupendous collective effort by the Boston bullpen, the Red Sox completed a 2-1 victory and series sweep of the White Sox in a brisk two hours and 32 minutes.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Weight-bearing activities — brisk walking, climbing stairs, dancing, strength training — signal to the body that the skeleton needs to stay dense and strong.
    — Matthew T. Drake, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The Pride and Angel City have established a fierce rivalry in their short history.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of fierce
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  • As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.
    — Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
  • Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.
    — Rob Hodgetts at Longchamp, CNN, 15 Oct. 2019
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  • On top of these costs, increasingly ferocious climate disasters cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
    — Liat Olenick, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
  • Now, researchers are concerned that more ecosystems will be disrupted as the apex predators with a ferocious appetite feast on a buffet of raccoons, opossums, bobcats, alligators and birds -- including prey bigger than themselves.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of ferocious
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  • Built on volume and consistency Beyond cones, Handel’s offers hurricanes, shakes, sundaes and specialty creations that turn a quick stop into a full dessert event.
    — Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • For governments approved for assistance, federal funding could get there quicker — within 30 days of a federal disaster declaration, instead of waiting months or years for reimbursements that are based on proof of expenditures.
    — David A. Lieb, Fortune, 16 July 2026
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