hellish

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Recent Examples of hellish The hellish conditions triggered by the planet’s collision with the city-size space rock wiped out all other birds and dinosaurs, O’Connor noted. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 There’s a distinct vibe shift on September 10, which could send you on an unexpected short trip to connect one-on-one with someone, and in the most grumblingly mundane sense, could make for a day of hellish commutes. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 The probe flew within 21,564 miles (34,675 kilometers) of the hellish planet, taking the first close measurements of Venus at the time. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But as the episode closes out on another flash-forward to Joe’s captivity, we’re reminded that the plan of escape from this hellish timeline only throws her deeper into its clutches. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hellish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hellish
Adjective
  • Their monthlong travel by ship was under horrible conditions.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • While the fire was horrible, Hong said some blessings have emerged from the tragedy.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • In Obsession’s most horrifying sequence, the audience senses something awful is about to unfold several beats before the frenzy of blunt-force head trauma actually takes place on screen.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As Philip awaits trial at home, Lucy processes the shock, too smart to believe this is all some awful misunderstanding.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Some of my patients feel dreadful on them, but some have no side effects at all.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This is the somewhat dreadful question the publicist for my book asked.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In his latest romp, corporate greed, lovable cows and hideous monsters converge in Richland, Ohio.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The greatest player in the world was reduced to the role of supporting actor by Stan Wawrinka, who delivered a masterclass of a performance in possibly the most hideous shorts ever seen on a tennis court.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Advertisement In Brazil and South America, outbreaks of a fungus that causes a disfiguring and sometimes fatal skin disease have been sickening cats, dogs, and people.
    — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 27 Oct. 2026
  • And, of course, leave it to Zendaya to add some sickening vintage to the WNBA Finals.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Hellish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hellish. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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