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horrifying





ADJECTIVE
chilling
Synonyms












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Boyle Heights was reaching a breaking point as a deadline passed to clean up 88 million pounds of rotten food from the burned-down warehouse and residents begged for relief from the horrifying stench.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

As Ms. Du Feng shows us, the prospect is horrifying.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Al Otro Lado is another truly horrifying decision with, again, Sam Alito writing for the six.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

At the time, Hilton shared the devastating news on Instagram, revealing that she had been watching live news coverage when she saw the horrifying flames consume her own house.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

The entire history of the people, culminating with the horrifying story of the Ruin, was portrayed with immense complexity on the voluminous folds of the robe.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry




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