HORROR SHOWS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

horror shows

noun

plural of horror show

as in pains

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Noun

Nielsen has taken great pains to caution that there is no guarantee that ratings gains will accompany these changes, which are being implemented to further improve the accuracy of its data gathering.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026
If an infected person has trouble breathing, persistent chest pains or pressure, loses consciousness or sudden confusion, call 911.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pains

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But in some cases, West Nile can reach the brain and cause extreme headaches, meningitis, tremors, convulsions and paralysis.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
That is notable from a club who have faced their fair share of regulatory headaches in recent seasons.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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Prosecutors say Clancy planned the murders before faking a suicide attempt.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of murders

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Like most neighborhood kids, Wang was obliged to help with household chores after class, especially churning soymilk by endlessly hauling his uncle’s giant stone mill around.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Even routine chores, cooking, folding laundry, become the engagement itself rather than an interruption to it.

— Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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The typical victims are old, poor, and socially isolated residents of disadvantaged areas, making heat waves invisible killers of people largely invisible in public life.

— Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Has playing Bret or playing around in the world of The Shards rubbed off on you in terms of going down rabbit holes about Hollywood’s history around cults and serial killers?

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

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Headline writers like to use words like menageries and beasts to describe it.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Mythical Creatures, designed by Kit Kemp of London’s Firmdale Hotels, is a playful take on fine bone china that comes decorated with folk-art birds and beasts, then finished with a gold rim Kemp customizes herself.

— Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

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