as in messes
something unpleasant to look at
people in our neighborhood think that that orange and green office building is a hideous fright
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as in scares
to strike with fear
a ghastly sight that would fright even the most stouthearted soul
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Recent Examples of frights
William Earl,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Copyright 2025, all frights reserved.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Dark, eerie, and paranoid (for good reason), the eight-episode season shifts back and forth from the casual grimness of an unwelcoming reality to the shocking frights of a stoner’s worst nightmare (the latter of which is shrewdly motivated by Rachel regularly smoking pot).
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2026
Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
But the fun, the frights, and the sense of being among fellow enthusiasts fluent in Slasher 101 and in on the jokes has been bled out of this.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
There are no giant frights or dynamic action sequences, and the slow pacing makes the film feel at times punishingly long.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
Knott’s has unveiled its annual Seasons of Fun calendar that includes events dedicated to Peanuts characters, Boysenberry treats, summertime barbecues, Halloween frights and Christmas cheer.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
Not all the scares and frights and bumps in the night are imaginary on Halloween.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Both O’Flynn and Rhys have had spotlight episodes so far this season, but will Emmys voters see the pathos and creativity behind the laughs and frights?
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William Earl,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Copyright 2025, all frights reserved.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Dark, eerie, and paranoid (for good reason), the eight-episode season shifts back and forth from the casual grimness of an unwelcoming reality to the shocking frights of a stoner’s worst nightmare (the latter of which is shrewdly motivated by Rachel regularly smoking pot).
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2026
Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
But the fun, the frights, and the sense of being among fellow enthusiasts fluent in Slasher 101 and in on the jokes has been bled out of this.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
There are no giant frights or dynamic action sequences, and the slow pacing makes the film feel at times punishingly long.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
Knott’s has unveiled its annual Seasons of Fun calendar that includes events dedicated to Peanuts characters, Boysenberry treats, summertime barbecues, Halloween frights and Christmas cheer.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
Not all the scares and frights and bumps in the night are imaginary on Halloween.
—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frights
Noun
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Member's Mark Premium Baby Wipes Big messes are no problem for Member’s Mark Premium Baby Wipes, which come packaged in 12 press-open lid packs of 96 wipes each.
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Don't Put it Down, Put it Away There are kitchen messes that are pretty unavoidable and just come with the territory of cooking, like crumbs and sticky surfaces.
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Any loud sound just scares her terribly.
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Look directly at the thing that scares you.
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During discussions about elementary and middle school social studies curriculum, board members made addendums, including education about the horrors of communism, why the Second Amendment was created and how counterculture increased the rate of divorce.
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The diamond gave her space to run toward something when the horrors of her past threatened to engulf her.
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What frightens scientists more than the sheer numbers are that the cuts are arbitrary and manifestly pernicious.
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But the future Hall of Famer is coming off ACL surgery, might lack mobility, and has a receiving corps that frightens nobody.
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The Tustin Summer Academy is full of sights and sounds, and smells, that aren’t usually associated with a traditional summer camp.
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There’s a feeling of excitement as tourists pile the streets—understandably, sometimes too many—enjoying the sights and new experiences.
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Frankly, the thought of being beaten by the subscribers terrifies me.
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Aubry Bracco is the kind of player who terrifies a certain (male) demographic of Survivor alumni.
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“Frights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frights. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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