as in wrenching
intensely or unbearably painful
I've had a raging headache
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as in storming
to express one's anger usually violently
the series of bad calls prompted the coach to rage about the refereeing
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as in steaming
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
still raging about his assistant's burnt pies, the pastry cook forgot to add the egg whites to his cake batter
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Recent Examples of raging
Steve Albrecht, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
His disregard not just for the conventional norms of the office but, more importantly, his disregard for the truth in matters both personal and presidential add fuel to what was already a pretty raging fire.
—Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, 14 Jan. 2020
Newsletter Sign-up The aggressive forecasts add to a raging debate among energy executives and analysts over what the coming decades may hold for the industry.
—Sarah Kent, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2018
My Dad took us down to watch the raging water flow under the bridge.
—Benjamin Oreskes, latimes.com, 2 Mar. 2018
Sessions’ comments, coupled with cable news’ nearly nonstop commentary, gives the impression of a raging discourse among economists over the economic impact of immigration.
—Benjamin Harris, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2017
So the American Whitewater Association created a seven-level standardized rating system covers everything from still water streams to continuous raging rapids for the more advanced river scout.
—Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2017
The whole raging battle had apparently been erased.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2017
Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
This question stabs at the heart of the culture war that is currently raging in America.
—Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Her property manager tried and failed to reach her in a kayak in the raging water.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea back in March when the war was raging, saying warships could escort tankers and container ships through the maritime chokepoint when the conflict dies down.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Her recent work revives a dreamy Renaissance style to show its absurd incompatibility with the raging, petulant menaces in whom the world’s power is concentrated.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
As Iran takes the field on Monday, war may or may not still be raging, pending peace talks.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
That the watch parties and celebrations were raging less than a mile from Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets, seemed of little relevance.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Last January, Spencer Pratt’s house in Pacific Palisades was razed by the raging flames of the Palisades Fire.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Adjective
This group includes people with the following characteristics: — Untreated and raging substance abuse.
—Steve Albrecht, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
His disregard not just for the conventional norms of the office but, more importantly, his disregard for the truth in matters both personal and presidential add fuel to what was already a pretty raging fire.
—Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, 14 Jan. 2020
Newsletter Sign-up The aggressive forecasts add to a raging debate among energy executives and analysts over what the coming decades may hold for the industry.
—Sarah Kent, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2018
My Dad took us down to watch the raging water flow under the bridge.
—Benjamin Oreskes, latimes.com, 2 Mar. 2018
Sessions’ comments, coupled with cable news’ nearly nonstop commentary, gives the impression of a raging discourse among economists over the economic impact of immigration.
—Benjamin Harris, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2017
So the American Whitewater Association created a seven-level standardized rating system covers everything from still water streams to continuous raging rapids for the more advanced river scout.
—Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2017
The whole raging battle had apparently been erased.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2017
Verb
Even a raging campfire might throw only 30 or 40 lux.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
This question stabs at the heart of the culture war that is currently raging in America.
—Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Her property manager tried and failed to reach her in a kayak in the raging water.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea back in March when the war was raging, saying warships could escort tankers and container ships through the maritime chokepoint when the conflict dies down.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Her recent work revives a dreamy Renaissance style to show its absurd incompatibility with the raging, petulant menaces in whom the world’s power is concentrated.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
As Iran takes the field on Monday, war may or may not still be raging, pending peace talks.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
That the watch parties and celebrations were raging less than a mile from Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets, seemed of little relevance.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Last January, Spencer Pratt’s house in Pacific Palisades was razed by the raging flames of the Palisades Fire.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raging
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His most wrenching scene, when Stagg receives a devastating personal call but cannot react amid the intense geopolitical stakes, captured this tension.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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Another wrenching question, of course, is whether at least the younger Perez siblings would want or need to go with Olga to Guatemala if she were deported.—
Tim Padgett,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Speedy Jonah Cox replaced Devers, who tried to shoo him away before relenting and storming through the dugout.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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But to compare them with Thomas Jefferson or American soldiers storming the beaches of Normandy is absurd and more than a little insulting.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Primitive manmade paths have been carved among the hills, which are dotted with steaming vents, small rivers, and glacial ice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Being in the C-suite is a high-pressure job with long hours, board responsibilities, and intense scrutiny.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Within the hour, all firefighters were called off the roof and out of the building because of the danger posed by the intense flames and the ammonia leak.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Video shared by a witness from the scene showed emergency responders attempting to crack open the plane’s windshield as authorities and bystanders assisted several people out of the burning aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Good luck—these tiny, torturous bugs seem to be hard to dispose of, but there is a way to lure them in and disable them.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Shinnecock Hills is full of triangles — sneaky but massive, and always torturous triangles.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Use kosher salt when seasoning, roasting, brining, pickling, baking, or even just boiling water for your favorite pasta recipe.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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The boiling water creates intense thermal shock that instantly ruptures the plant's cell walls, melting its protective waxy coating and causing the foliage to collapse and dehydrate, effectively cooking the plant tissue.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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His agonizing response — Chisholm spent several minutes on the ground in pain — only seemed to confirm that.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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There are many reasons the Rays have followed their amazing 22-4 stretch (from April 22-May 22) with an agonizing 7-15 run (May 24 through Wednesday).—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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“Raging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raging. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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