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Recent Examples of horror show
The horror show of our impending political nightmare is casting a shadow over the New Year like another decrepit despot of suffering, the creeping bloodsucker of Nosferatu.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
This was shaping up as another horror show for McIlroy, who in 2011 lost a four-shot lead on the final day with a 43 on the back nine, a highlight reel that now can start collecting dust.
—Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Instead of ending the horror show for the animals at Gulf World, the bankruptcy is only prolonging their suffering.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
But for many tenants who long dreamed of moving off the streets and into their own apartment, the property has become a horror show.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
This was shaping up as another horror show for McIlroy, who in 2011 lost a four-shot lead on the final day with a 43 on the back nine, a highlight reel that now can start collecting dust.
—Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Instead of ending the horror show for the animals at Gulf World, the bankruptcy is only prolonging their suffering.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
But for many tenants who long dreamed of moving off the streets and into their own apartment, the property has become a horror show.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horror show
Noun
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Michael Proctor, a former homicide detective with the Massachusetts State Police, lost his job but may still resurface in the upcoming murder trial of Brian Walshe – who is accused of killing his wife Ana outside Boston.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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With visions of wealth and success, the young men are lured into what becomes a web of fraud — and a cautionary tale that devolves into murder.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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To that, timestamps may prove a sticky wicket for a part of Baldoni’s argument against the Times.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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The other sticky wicket in the Paramount-Skydance merger is Trump’s current lawsuit against CBS News.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9 Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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These can seem like a real headache for a sole trader who does not have an HR department to take care of all this for them.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In the photos, he is seen smiling and posing with a bear in the background while wearing a motorcycle helmet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Police departments typically do not possess the same expertise and ability as CDFW to manage and then relocate bears.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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For now, at least, the answer is given clarity in the form of a curiosity-spiking club for serial killers.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025
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The slasher universe began its feature journey in 2016 with Terrifier, but its leading serial killer appeared in several of Leone’s short films dating back to 2008.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Optimus has been shown picking up eggs, dancing, serving drinks, performing household chores, and playing Rock Paper Scissors with Kim Kardashian.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Stepping out, even for a quick chore, means being subjected to incessant honking, the frequent whir and squeal of subway engines, and a lot of chatter.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Some of the other features include an emergency department, a labor unit, operating rooms and an on-site pharmacy.—
Chase Jordan
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The truth, of course, is that while rich entrepreneurs love to pose as one-man bands, every one of them acquired their wealth with the help and labor of thousands of others.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Except for a few stinkers, Pixar has rarely made a truly bad movie.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
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The, ahem, sober, clinical diagnosis of what happened in Game 5 is that the Pacers, generally, didn’t play well (which will be dissected elsewhere at The Athletic), and specifically Haliburton turned in a stinker — which happens from time to time with him.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Horror show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horror%20show. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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