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as in depressing
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
a bleak outlook for the team for the rest of the season
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as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
it was a dark and bleak wintry day
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as in chilly
uncomfortably cool
a bleak December morning
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Recent Examples of bleak
However, the rest of the roster could start looking bleak if the team invests too much money in a few players.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The select fish species that may be caught on camera are the bleak, common roach, eel, freshwater bream, ide, perch, pike, pike-perch, rudd, and the white bream.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The new film digs into that a bit with a backstory that begins with kid Snow and her parents in a musical number with pies and lots of dancing before things turn bleak.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Voters were also asked to give one word to describe the Democratic Party, and the responses were bleak.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The select fish species that may be caught on camera are the bleak, common roach, eel, freshwater bream, ide, perch, pike, pike-perch, rudd, and the white bream.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The new film digs into that a bit with a backstory that begins with kid Snow and her parents in a musical number with pies and lots of dancing before things turn bleak.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Voters were also asked to give one word to describe the Democratic Party, and the responses were bleak.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleak
Adjective
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Some people thought that was too depressing or whatever.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Many learned the depressing answer only when trying to scan badges and getting rejected by security, which treated them more or less like trespassers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Losses weren’t quite as dire as on Thursday for media and tech stocks, but the morning still signaled a glum end to a turbulent week.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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From playing a spirited college student in All American: Homecoming to navigating the turbulent world of Snowfall, Williams has mastered the art of transformation.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees suffered their second consecutive loss on Wednesday, falling to Arizona, 4-3, on a chilly night in the Bronx.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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And while hot summer days give the grapes more tropical flavors, chilly nights trap some contrasting acidity under their skins.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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A lot of emotions — excitement and rejuvenation about joining a new team but also reflective and somber about his tenure in Boston coming to an end.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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The mood at the event was anything but somber, though.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) will conduct tests this rainy season to determine whether the projects are improving as much as expected.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Recent urban expansion and years of inadequate rainy seasons have significantly increased human-wildlife conflict in the area.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Gateway communities to our national parks understand their economic viability isn't tied to the chilling effects of militarization, but nested in becoming more inclusive communities for all of us.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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TikTok briefly went dark in the US and was pulled from app stores on Jan. 18.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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The serum is a beyond-potent combination of 15 percent vitamin C, one percent vitamin E, and 0.5 percent ferulic acid formulated to brighten skin, fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and target fine lines and wrinkles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Snacks and Beverages Frosty Moon - Tucked away among the greenery of Celestial Park is the Frosty Moon ice cream stand, featuring a fuchsia ice cream cone ringed with gold orbits atop the kiosk, hinting at the snowy treats inside.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Between 2020 and 2022, California recorded its driest three-year period—a trend reversed by a wave of wet and snowy weather in the state since 2023.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Bleak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleak. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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