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
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
But in Canada, where a raging fire is threatening to destroy the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, firefighters stopped carrying shelters in 2005.
—Fernanda Santos, New York Times, 6 May 2016
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains.
—AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Amid a raging wildfire, a mother’s search for her son’s plushie becomes a desperate fight to preserve his childhood innocence and her own dwindling sanity.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
In 1864, with the Civil War raging and the nation literally torn apart, Abraham Lincoln insisted on holding the election.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Fleeing the raging war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur state, residents sought shelter in the Marra Mountains area where food and medication are insufficient.
—Reuters, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Those discussions are raging once again.
—Eli Tan, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2025
Roach’s direction honors the deliciously funny script McNamara has served up, making this decidedly a version of this story for these times and the ever complicated war still raging between men and women.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
The raging blaze, which is only 5% contained, has destroyed homes and buildings.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
But in Canada, where a raging fire is threatening to destroy the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, firefighters stopped carrying shelters in 2005.
—Fernanda Santos, New York Times, 6 May 2016
Verb
That people might be falling for the Minneapolis shooter’s scribblings and raging at each other over potential motivations is likely thrilling to potential copycat killers—proof that the troll still works.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains.
—AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Amid a raging wildfire, a mother’s search for her son’s plushie becomes a desperate fight to preserve his childhood innocence and her own dwindling sanity.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
In 1864, with the Civil War raging and the nation literally torn apart, Abraham Lincoln insisted on holding the election.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Fleeing the raging war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur state, residents sought shelter in the Marra Mountains area where food and medication are insufficient.
—Reuters, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Those discussions are raging once again.
—Eli Tan, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2025
Roach’s direction honors the deliciously funny script McNamara has served up, making this decidedly a version of this story for these times and the ever complicated war still raging between men and women.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
The raging blaze, which is only 5% contained, has destroyed homes and buildings.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raging
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Tony and Zive take off, eluding Henry and the Interpol agents storming the hospital.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
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In Bandung, protesters lit tires on fire, while in Ternate, police used teargas to stop crowds storming parliament buildings.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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End your drive with a stay at Chinati Hot Springs, and soak in the steaming springwater beneath rustling cottonwoods and the glittering expanse of Texas stars.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Here, rainbow streets lead to its iconic blue church while inside Skaftfell Art Center—avant-garde installations marry steaming bowls of plokkfiskur in the café.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both require intense concentration, in order to be any good, and diligent practice, and both make use of imagination—which in tennis takes the form of anticipation—and creativity.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since leaving Fiji, the cast addressed all the burning questions about their time inside the villa and the real-world drama that followed.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Trump has consistently condemned flag burning and called for its criminalization, even suggesting jail time or loss of citizenship.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From the almost humorous to the truly torturous, being plunked into unknown wilderness in total isolation—which is what happens on Alone—results in all manner of strange mental phenomenon.—
Woniya Thibeault,
Outside,
26 Aug. 2025
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But nitrogen executions are particularly torturous to not only the person sentenced to die, but also everyone who have to witness them, Hood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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They can be used for roasting chicken, boiling pasta, making pasta sauce and the list could go on and on.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Simmer pots, made by gently boiling apple slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and citrus peels are a natural and customizable way to fill your home with cozy autumn aromas.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their youngest son, Grayson, can still recall the day his parents reported to their separate facilities — and the agonizing decision of who to accompany.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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To see Gauff and Shelton live through the rollercoaster was agonizing and uplifting at the same time.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sounders defender Yeimar Andrade, 33, approached and separated Suarez and Vargas, who was laughing and celebrating the victory with his teammate Cody Baker, 21, as a seething Suarez looked on.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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To Bondi and her allies, the outdated portraits offered proof that the department was riddled with suspect personnel seething at the election results.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Raging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raging. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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