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Recent Examples of humiliation
Their reward for surviving the first week of class would be a front-row seat to another likely humiliation.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
But the most bitter had to be crooner Eddie Fisher, her fourth husband, who suffered the public humiliation of leaving his wife Debbie Reynolds for her (as well as their daughter Carrie), then getting dumped for Burton.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Many others suffered at his hands, whether through physical abuse or psychological humiliation.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The American team was in danger of complete humiliation, but on Sunday the US golfers managed to recover and almost pulled off what would have been arguably the greatest comeback in sports.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Podcast host Sinek jokingly asked if that was the price of humiliation.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Callie, the hottest person at Seattle Grace, went through so much turmoil and humiliation in her relationships prior to that, including, but not limited to, being cheated on by her husband and being dumped by a newly out lesbian who couldn’t handle her being bisexual.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Rafferty believes Arthur should be more involved in brewery affairs, particularly after his political humiliation.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The sadness comes from a loss, defeat, or humiliation, and is accompanied by a feeling of helplessness and self-pity.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
But the most bitter had to be crooner Eddie Fisher, her fourth husband, who suffered the public humiliation of leaving his wife Debbie Reynolds for her (as well as their daughter Carrie), then getting dumped for Burton.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Many others suffered at his hands, whether through physical abuse or psychological humiliation.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The American team was in danger of complete humiliation, but on Sunday the US golfers managed to recover and almost pulled off what would have been arguably the greatest comeback in sports.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Podcast host Sinek jokingly asked if that was the price of humiliation.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Callie, the hottest person at Seattle Grace, went through so much turmoil and humiliation in her relationships prior to that, including, but not limited to, being cheated on by her husband and being dumped by a newly out lesbian who couldn’t handle her being bisexual.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Rafferty believes Arthur should be more involved in brewery affairs, particularly after his political humiliation.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The sadness comes from a loss, defeat, or humiliation, and is accompanied by a feeling of helplessness and self-pity.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humiliation
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Bailouts Government bailouts contribute to monetary debasement via the creation of new money, which dilutes the currency’s value and fuels inflation.—
Alex Pron,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Sergio Gor, announced Shogan’s dismissal in February on social media.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Attorneys argued in court Thursday morning over Trauernicht’s request for the diversion program, which could result in the dismissal of his felony charge for the alleged crime.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Humiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humiliation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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