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Recent Examples of horror show
Part of the struggle is Dallas’ blue line, which was a bit of a horror show before Heiskanen’s return.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The horror show of our impending political nightmare is casting a shadow over the New Year like another decrepit despot of suffering, the creeping bloodsucker of Nosferatu.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
This was shaping up as another horror show for McIlroy, who in 2011 lost a four-shot lead on the final day with a 43 on the back nine, a highlight reel that now can start collecting dust.
—Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Instead of ending the horror show for the animals at Gulf World, the bankruptcy is only prolonging their suffering.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The horror show of our impending political nightmare is casting a shadow over the New Year like another decrepit despot of suffering, the creeping bloodsucker of Nosferatu.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
This was shaping up as another horror show for McIlroy, who in 2011 lost a four-shot lead on the final day with a 43 on the back nine, a highlight reel that now can start collecting dust.
—Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Instead of ending the horror show for the animals at Gulf World, the bankruptcy is only prolonging their suffering.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horror show
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More than a month after the parents’ deaths, deputies issued a warrant for Leman’s arrest on murder charges.—
Mike Stunson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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Jamison Fisher, 50, has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in the murder of Trudy Appleby, authorities in Moline, Illinois, said during a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 14.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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To that, timestamps may prove a sticky wicket for a part of Baldoni’s argument against the Times.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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The other sticky wicket in the Paramount-Skydance merger is Trump’s current lawsuit against CBS News.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Residents report constant running noses, headaches and sore throats.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the flu shot can cause redness and soreness at the injection site, as well as fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue, FluMist can cause flu-like symptoms, including runny nose, congestion, sore throat, cough, fever, and muscle aches.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hunters also got the OK to kill bears over a bait or feed station, a tactic forbidden in the last hunt, in 2015.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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One bear is allowed per permit, and the wildlife commission must be notified within 24 hours of a bear being taken.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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In Wayne Wang’s 1987 neo-noir Slam Dance, Opper appeared alongside Tom Hulce, Virginia Madsen and Harry Dean Stanton, playing the melancholic killer Buddy, a role that formed the film’s emotional center.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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For budget-conscious people, there’s nothing worse than missing a killer sale on big-ticket items.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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The screenplay boasts a narrative reminiscent of the inventor Wallace and his canine companion Gromit’s typical adventures: Wallace (Ben Whitehead) invents a smart robotic gnome intended to help with garden chores called Norbot.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The pod releases a tension-soothing botanical scent that makes showering feel less like a chore and more like a luxury.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Preparing For Inbound Shipments Historically, warehouse managers used static storage plans and reactive labor scheduling to handle inbound shipments.—
Michael Amori,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Higher salaries can pump up prices at businesses where labor is a significant cost.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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In the 16 games before a total stinker against the Houston Rockets, Sarr averaged nearly 15 points, seven rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 48 percent from the field, 43 percent from 3 on nearly five attempts per contest and 61 percent from the line.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Except for a few stinkers, Pixar has rarely made a truly bad movie.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
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“Horror show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horror%20show. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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