dread
Example Sentences
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It's instantly recognisable to millions - and inspires dread.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
For those who more dread than relish the imminent arrival of a fifth “Toy Story” film, a healthy dose of KoKo the Clown, one of the studio’s original characters, might just be called for.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Yet there’s dread among households juggling higher gas, food and borrowing costs — and worrying about their jobs.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
There is a specific kind of quiet dread that comes with living alone and opening the fridge to find a tub of Greek yogurt you bought with the best of intentions.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Ralph had waited so long to run that excitement had drained out of him, leaving him heavy with dread.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
Vocabulary lists containing dread
The Grim Reader: Wicked Words of Grave Importance for Halloween
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Uncanny, Creepy, or Downright Scary: Words For Halloween
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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