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chaoses

noun

plural of chaos

as in hells

a state in which everything is out of order the boy's room is in such chaos that it looks as though a tornado had struck

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Noun

An episode of septicemia, with its hells and paradises, its nightmares and hallucinations, transforms Borges into a story writer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
The Avici hell is the lowest and most terrible level of the eight hot hells of Buddhism, where those who’ve committed serious crimes (like parricide) must face constant suffering.

— Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of hells

Noun

Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.

— Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of jumbles

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Plus, don’t miss out on handy finds like this handheld vacuum that makes quick work of small messes in tight spaces and an insulated Yeti tumbler that keeps water cold all day long.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
One of its many messes was the expansion of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, run by the Department of Homeland Security.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of messes

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One of the toughest challenges for families contending with substance dependency and psychiatric disorders is, at times, simply letting go.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Tens of thousands have developed cancers, respiratory diseases, digestive disorders, and mental health conditions linked to their exposure.

— Raja Flores, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of disorders

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One way to ensure is to prepare for the amount of havoc the Red Wolves will attempt to generate with a creative defensive scheme.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
The rain was incessant and the wind was playing havoc on the almost invisible race course.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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