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as in dreads
something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason
math and math tests have long been bogeys for many students
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as in spirits
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
the child believed bogeys lived in the closet
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Recent Examples of bogeys
Celine Boutier, who played in the final group with Thitikul, had three bogeys and no birdies on the front nine to fall out of the chase.
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ABC News, 10 May 2026
After a first round that featured five bogeys, Fitzpatrick cleaned up nearly everything Friday.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
There was only one eagle on the par-5 18th hole, but there were 40 birdies and only six bogeys or higher.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Her rounds of 65, 65, 70 and 70 included only five bogeys.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Young came unstuck with back-to-back bogeys at six and seven, while the perennial runner-up Rose dropped a couple of strokes at Amen Corner.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Rose had a two-shot lead that evaporated around Amen Corner with two bogeys and a three-putt par.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
McIlroy’s roller coaster round included three bogeys, four birdies and a double-bogey for a 73, which dropped him to 11 under for the tournament.
—Doug Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Throughout the tournament, McIlroy has parred 18 holes, birdied 15 and recorded just three bogeys.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 10 May 2026
After a first round that featured five bogeys, Fitzpatrick cleaned up nearly everything Friday.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
There was only one eagle on the par-5 18th hole, but there were 40 birdies and only six bogeys or higher.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Her rounds of 65, 65, 70 and 70 included only five bogeys.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Young came unstuck with back-to-back bogeys at six and seven, while the perennial runner-up Rose dropped a couple of strokes at Amen Corner.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Rose had a two-shot lead that evaporated around Amen Corner with two bogeys and a three-putt par.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
McIlroy’s roller coaster round included three bogeys, four birdies and a double-bogey for a 73, which dropped him to 11 under for the tournament.
—Doug Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Throughout the tournament, McIlroy has parred 18 holes, birdied 15 and recorded just three bogeys.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogeys
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The conductor described the offender as a Black male with a tan jacket, blue jeans, and short dreads.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mirror images except for the fact that Jelani has his hair in dreads, while Ari goes with the more retro-look afro.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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His work grounds the supernatural in the everyday, drawn from real-world terrors.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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But there’s a real satisfaction in watching Ohm figure out the suite’s unique conveniences, run by analog systems of pulleys and levers, confronting the terrors within and mastering them for his survival.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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The museum site has been a paranormal hotbed for decades, with sightings of apparitions, security camera footage capturing items flying off shelves, as well as experiences from staff members and visitors.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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There certainly seem to be apparitions in this music, some presence apart from the four musicians and the throngs of fans, which is intensified by the visceral collision of so many sounds.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Best Supporting Actress One of Hickey’s bugaboos is the way the supporting races have often been gift-wrapped early, with co-leads like Emilia Pérez’s Zoe Saldaña and A Real Pain’s Kieran Culkin sweeping to victory.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, for one of their chief bugaboos — a primary culprit for the mediocre record through 32 games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2025
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Whatever the reason, the rest of the day, ghosts of my former selves appeared around every sandy corner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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As lawmakers consider helping the Bears build a new stadium, the ghosts of past stadium deals still haunt the present.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The nation’s capital is crawling with right-wing enemies of Social Security who would like nothing more.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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There's also an optional co-op mode, which allows two players to split the controls of the Arwing starfighter and other vehicles; one person pilots them while the other shoots at enemies.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Jules’ colorful shadows - Season 1, Episode 5 One of the most artistic makeup looks from season 1, Jules’ (Hunter Schafer) colorful eyelids look a bit like an abstract painting.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Hong Kong — China’s top spy agency has come out of the shadows to warn that its young people are being duped by foreign forces into shirking hard work and prioritizing their individual emotions at the expense of national development.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Bogeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogeys. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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