horror show

noun

Definition of horror shownext
as in murder

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Recent Examples of horror show The American healthcare system, which is a horror show, plays such a big part in the entire season. — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026 The result is a horror show for US science research. — ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 Is Bryce Harper’s toothpaste application technique big-brained or a horror show? — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 Others drew comparisons to a kids’ horror show. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horror show
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  1. murder
  2. sticky wicket
  3. headache
  4. bear
  5. killer
  6. chore
  7. labor
  8. stinker
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  • Burks personally prosecuted five capital murder death penalty cases during her time at the district attorney’s office.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The murder of two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank is the jumping-off point for a large-scale invasion of the Palestinian territory, a move that would further test the nation’s fraying relationship with the United States.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of murder
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  • The sticky wicket, which has been the stickiest for AI-tech megacaps, is investor angst around capital expenditures and a sluggish pace of return that could send the stock on a nosedive.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Of philosophy’s many sticky wickets, consciousness is perhaps the most perplexing.
    — Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of sticky wicket
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  • Those headaches create headwinds, but the underlying story provides support.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Residents have reported symptoms including burning in the eyes, lungs and sinuses, bad headaches and nausea.
    — Lana Zak, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of headache
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  • And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.
    — STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Now place the wax on steep hills above a river lined with log homes, tourist shops selling wooden bears and an iconic racetrack.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bear
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  • Investigators have also explored whether a serial killer could have been involved.
    — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Her killer left evidence scattered at the scene of the crime and along a highway back to Chicago.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of killer
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  • Airbnb guests can say goodbye to checkout chores like washing dishes, stripping beds and taking out the trash under a new policy announced this week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn.
    — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of chore
Noun
  • Council members would also have to waive the city’s 10-day public posting requirement for labor agreements — a move requiring a two-thirds vote.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The longtime community and labor organizer has been an outspoken progressive voice in the state legislature since she was elected in 2020.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of labor
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  • The Jackets followed up a sloppy stinker against CU by giving up 299 rushing yards at home to Tennessee and 188 yards on the ground (also at home) to Mercer.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Panthers finished 3-1, after all, and only threw in one real stinker — a disjointed loss at Buffalo.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stinker

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“Horror show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horror%20show. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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