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
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
Audiences just can’t get enough of films that offer frights and scares, or even family-friendly flicks that pay homage to spooky season.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Attendees will also get to enjoy the 12 pinball machines, racing games, retro games, giant centipede, air hockey, Guitar Hero, hoops, Skee Ball and so much on the night of frights.
—Avidxchange Music Factory, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Not all the scares and frights and bumps in the night are imaginary on Halloween.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Cheesy frights rely on cartoonish CGI and spewing blood to provoke imagery that’s memorable for the wrong reasons.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Audiences just can’t get enough of films that offer frights and scares, or even family-friendly flicks that pay homage to spooky season.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Attendees will also get to enjoy the 12 pinball machines, racing games, retro games, giant centipede, air hockey, Guitar Hero, hoops, Skee Ball and so much on the night of frights.
—Avidxchange Music Factory, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Not all the scares and frights and bumps in the night are imaginary on Halloween.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Cheesy frights rely on cartoonish CGI and spewing blood to provoke imagery that’s memorable for the wrong reasons.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frights
Noun
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However, the resulting electronic fog messes with the navigation systems of commercial vessels that aren’t involved in the conflict.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Keep reading to learn how to tackle messes room by room, from play areas to bedrooms and beyond, all while using products that are safe for tiny hands and curious mouths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Geopolitical scares that faded and allowed oil prices to recede.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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He’s also been involved in multiple injury scares to star players in the last year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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William Grimes wrote before that moment, introducing a distinctly American voice shaped by the horrors of enslavement in the South and the precariousness of freedom in the North.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the time, France, led by President Jacques Chirac, could not countenance supporting an attack on Saddam Hussein, given the weak evidence for either weapons of mass destruction or a link to the horrors of 9/11.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The piercing sunlight frightens her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Like the 1987 Kurt Vonnegut novel from which the restaurant took its name, Bluebeard encourages guests to drop their guard, surround themselves with other people and try something that frightens them a little.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers voted 105-2 to approve the plan (HB 7031), though the proposal drew criticism for suspending sales taxes next fiscal year on firearm accessories such as holsters, magazines, muzzle devices, sights and suppressors.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The House voted 105-2 on the plan (HB 7031), which drew some criticism for lifting sales taxes for the next fiscal year on firearm accessories, including holsters, magazines, muzzle devices, sights and suppressors.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Aubry Bracco is the kind of player who terrifies a certain (male) demographic of Survivor alumni.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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What terrifies Iran’s theocrats the most, the fear that eclipses all their fears, is the ability of the people at large to clearly see the essential realities of the present regime.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Frights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frights. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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