as in thrillers
something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome
since they had been dating for five years, her answer to his proposal wasn't exactly a hair-raiser
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thrillers
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Streaming services like Peacock, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu, among others, offer a variety of thrillers and horror films to enjoy.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Streaming services like Peacock, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu, among others, offer a variety of thrillers and horror films to enjoy.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Hair-raisers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair-raisers. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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