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
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
That is the question raging in some neighborhoods these days.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Then Keynes believed the government should lower spending like a parent turning down the music at a raging party.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
With the conflict in the Middle East raging on during the Weekend, stock futures fell on Sunday, after posting gains last week on hopes of a de-escalation.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
In January 2025 amid the raging wildfires in California, Polymarket users placed dozens of bets on how many acres the blaze would spread.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
His raging sickness is realistically captured under James Bridges’ character-sensitive direction.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Four years into the war in Ukraine, the United States is unprepared for the radically new form of warfare that has been raging there.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
But Donatella, with that trademark platinum blonde hair and a cigarette forever dangling from her mouth, was the one who kept the parties—and thus, the brand—raging.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 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
Fifteen months after raging winter storms battered the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, causing a 180-foot section to collapse into the ocean in a startling incident that made international news, the historic structure is on the mend.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
That is the question raging in some neighborhoods these days.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Then Keynes believed the government should lower spending like a parent turning down the music at a raging party.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
With the conflict in the Middle East raging on during the Weekend, stock futures fell on Sunday, after posting gains last week on hopes of a de-escalation.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
In January 2025 amid the raging wildfires in California, Polymarket users placed dozens of bets on how many acres the blaze would spread.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
His raging sickness is realistically captured under James Bridges’ character-sensitive direction.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Four years into the war in Ukraine, the United States is unprepared for the radically new form of warfare that has been raging there.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
But Donatella, with that trademark platinum blonde hair and a cigarette forever dangling from her mouth, was the one who kept the parties—and thus, the brand—raging.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raging
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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
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These four novels create a convincing, wrenching, kaleidoscopic picture of the range and repetitions of the most fatal kind of love; the sort of love that allows nothing else to grow around it, that eradicates all dignity; a love which, in order to be completed, must be told.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Balint shouted before storming out of the hearing.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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What it cannot any longer be described as, at least not honestly, is a problem that begins only when Chinese troops start storming ashore.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Martone’s gorgeous touch pass to Dvorak sent him steaming ahead with Travis Konecny, with only Mason Lohrei defending.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Start by steaming water with vinegar or lemon juice to loosen residue, making cleanup easier and safer.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Finally, consistent physical activity is more important than intense exercise.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The songs on the last few Bon Iver albums often sound like excerpts from a longer dialogue, at turns offhanded and intense, among collaborators.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group then sprang into action, rushing to pull them from the burning vehicle and extinguish the flames.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dinner is focused around a large wood burning oven, putting out deliciously charred meats and veggies, and there’s a vibrant after-work drinks scene that always has this place pumping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The timing of the interview—just a few days before Holy Week, when Christians like Nancy and Savannah Guthrie, year after year, stage a harrowing reënactment of an unjust, torturous death—wasn’t lost on anyone.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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While folks all across the nation are grappling with torturous TSA lines, Joe Jonas actually had fun at the airport on Saturday.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Quinn got that blood boiling on a chilly Monday, powering a two-run homer over the left-center fence to spark the host Mustangs to a 9-4 nonconference win in a game that was moved to Chicago because of wet conditions at Oak Forest.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Blanch the corn by boiling it for one minute, then submerge it in ice water.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The show did not overtly discuss the agonizing circumstances facing the Guthrie family.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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No easy options to cut Medicaid While nearly everyone accepts that cutting Medicaid is inevitable, the choices for how to do it can be agonizing.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Raging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raging. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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