variants
also grewsome
as in horrific
extremely disturbing or repellent
didn't stick around to hear the gruesome details of the car accident
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Recent Examples of gruesome
Cultures around the world have ancient traditions of narrating events, sometimes gruesome, through song.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Prior to wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffering a gruesome injury that ended his season, he was rumored to have been shopped around.
—Greg Liodice, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Two-hour walking tour touches on the gruesome and macabre events of the city's past, including grave robbing, a serial killing saloonist and other deadly mayhem.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
That's eerily similar to the 1970s, when the same pattern resulted in a gruesome period for the stock market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Prior to wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffering a gruesome injury that ended his season, he was rumored to have been shopped around.
—Greg Liodice, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Two-hour walking tour touches on the gruesome and macabre events of the city's past, including grave robbing, a serial killing saloonist and other deadly mayhem.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
That's eerily similar to the 1970s, when the same pattern resulted in a gruesome period for the stock market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gruesome
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As this horrific scene is being investigated, prayers on behalf of our entire International Union are with those killed, injured, and affected, including their families, co-workers, and loved ones.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Washington Commanders took the brunt of criticism on Sunday after quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a horrific arm injury in the team’s 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Doncic has been extremely impressive in every appearance for the Lakers this season, marking his second year with the team after being traded midseason last year from the Dallas Mavericks in one of the most shocking moves in NBA history.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The shocking murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, on Saturday was one of the episodes of violence that sparked these protests in the state.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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And just SoundCloud having horrible protection.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Los Angeles received some horrible news regarding Doncic and Reaves ahead of its matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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That alone would be nightmare enough, but this debate has been constructed and is moderated by Sam Reich.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
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One of the most horrifying things imaginable is being stuck with a know-it-all who's eager to debate.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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What makes this character so horrifying?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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There have always been fascist forces, there have always been people who are just terrible in the American government, but at the same time, there are always people who have resisted, and there are always people who have still found ways to create joy, to create life, to create art, despite these.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Marchand’s terrible week ended with joy.—
Adam H. Beasley,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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But the trailer also offers a glimpse a frightening car crash that derails their career and life plans.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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There were no spooky increases at the pumps or frightening fuel costs this Halloween.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Shaheed is a terrific deep threat who will absolutely provide quarterback Sam Darnold with another dependable option in the aerial attack and will make the Seahawks' offense that much more dangerous.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Montana ski area is known for being a terrific spring-skiing spot, with the season’s best conditions coming in March and April.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Gruesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gruesome. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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