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as in nightmares
a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness
had never experienced the horrors of war
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as in messes
something unpleasant to look at
are you really going to hang that horror on the wall?
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as in hatreds
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
cat lover or no, she regards cleaning the litter box with horror
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Recent Examples of horrors
Stories The Dial Press, February 24 I love reading about the horrors.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss, the stepsister of teenage diarist Anne Frank and a tireless educator about the horrors of the Holocaust, has died.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
From then on, Schloss dedicated her life to educating the world about the horrors of the Holocaust.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
For centuries, readers have preferred the horrors of hell to the perfection of heaven.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
It’s been a decade in the making, and throughout the final season, creators Matt and Ross Duffer have sought to answer all the questions about the Upside Down and the supernatural horrors that have been plaguing Hawkins, Indiana, since November 6, 1983.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Topics like colorism in the Black community, the complex relationship between mothers and daughters, and even the horrors of slavery are depicted.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
But Pluribus’ series premiere feels like a night of horrors that’s unending.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The foundation, established by an act of Congress under President Bill Clinton, is dedicated to reminding Americans about the horrors of communism.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss, the stepsister of teenage diarist Anne Frank and a tireless educator about the horrors of the Holocaust, has died.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
From then on, Schloss dedicated her life to educating the world about the horrors of the Holocaust.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
For centuries, readers have preferred the horrors of hell to the perfection of heaven.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
It’s been a decade in the making, and throughout the final season, creators Matt and Ross Duffer have sought to answer all the questions about the Upside Down and the supernatural horrors that have been plaguing Hawkins, Indiana, since November 6, 1983.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Topics like colorism in the Black community, the complex relationship between mothers and daughters, and even the horrors of slavery are depicted.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
But Pluribus’ series premiere feels like a night of horrors that’s unending.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The foundation, established by an act of Congress under President Bill Clinton, is dedicated to reminding Americans about the horrors of communism.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horrors
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Eight years later, the show isn’t making viewers nostalgic or giving them nightmares.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
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The students allegedly experienced sleep issues, nightmares and were scared of returning to school due to the possibility of being in that room.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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And much of the international order is an attempt to avert messes, even by letting odious and illegitimate governments stay in power, because messes can be odious too.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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Treat any pet messes on the wood floors as soon as possible to prevent liquid from seeping through the wood.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
30 Dec. 2025
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Just as the agonies and inadequacies of the meal itself are necessary steps toward the glorious leftovers to come, to me the bird is simply a prerequisite for its bones.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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Knott’s has unveiled its annual Seasons of Fun calendar that includes events dedicated to Peanuts characters, Boysenberry treats, summertime barbecues, Halloween frights and Christmas cheer.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
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Audiences just can’t get enough of films that offer frights and scares, or even family-friendly flicks that pay homage to spooky season.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Former Jews deemed insufficiently converted faced the Spanish Inquisition’s tortures.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore picked up a win over the Minnesota Vikings as the team set its sights on the AFC North lead.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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That's when Ratliff shifted his sights on them.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The victims of prejudice and inequality are always the best guardians of the ramparts that sustain those miseries.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
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Falling support in Gaza Palestinian public pressure on Hamas has risen as the miseries of war have mounted.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
5 Oct. 2025
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The hulking remains of ARC monstrosities sit amongst the ruins of our world, now peaceful and overgrown with nature.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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When human decency and basic civility fall victim to partisanship and ideology, and abhorrence of violence becomes tempered by political aims, monstrosities and tyrannies become possible.—
Michael Bloomberg,
Twin Cities,
24 Sep. 2025
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