as in messes
something unpleasant to look at
residents of the historic district have protested that a fast-food joint would be a hideosity and totally out of character with the rest of the neighborhood
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Noun
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Stubborn messes might need some extra love, so pour one cup each of vinegar and water into your pot and bring it to a boil.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026 -
Plus, don’t miss out on home must-haves like a handheld vacuum that tackles small messes with ease and a plush bathroom rug that’s only $9 right now.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The Braves couldn’t find the timely hit Friday and the house of horrors that is Dodger Stadium continued to be so for them in a 3-1 loss to the Dodgers.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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But some of those horrors were missed on Thursday, thanks to the weather.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Noun
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While there are no landmark sights in this area, the neighboring cityscape and gardens add an energy that weary road warriors can appreciate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Mars has been in Psyche’s sights since early May, with the planet appearing as a steadily growing and surprisingly bright crescent in the approaching spacecraft’s view.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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“Hideosities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideosities. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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