as in angry
feeling or showing anger
she went ballistic when she discovered her brother reading her e-mail
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Recent Examples of ballistic
The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
One Secret Service agent was struck by a bullet during an exchange of fire but was wearing a ballistic vest and not seriously injured.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Air Jordan 11 Retro Space Jam, with its black patent leather and ballistic mesh upper, will be released for the first time since ’16.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Prosecutors say that a pellet from the buckshot discharged by Allen struck the ballistic vest of a Secret Service agent, leaving him with minor injuries.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
One Secret Service agent was struck by a bullet during an exchange of fire but was wearing a ballistic vest and not seriously injured.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Air Jordan 11 Retro Space Jam, with its black patent leather and ballistic mesh upper, will be released for the first time since ’16.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Prosecutors say that a pellet from the buckshot discharged by Allen struck the ballistic vest of a Secret Service agent, leaving him with minor injuries.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballistic
Adjective
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Perhaps some will find this gentleness frustrating, and interpret it as an apologia for a complacency inappropriate to our angry, angular, activist times.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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That includes Romane Fringeli, playing Enzo’s sister Carla, who is angry that Enzo plans to move their father Anthony (Bastien Bouillon), freshly released from prison, into their apartment.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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There, a mad, out-of-control Mary lives on as tenaciously as George Washington’s inability to tell a lie.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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At this maddest of sporting institutions, that is perhaps the craziest hope of all.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Previously, Hungarians opposed to the government were indignant but apathetic.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Upon his return, Tagovailoa gave a rather indignant response to those who questioned his NFL future.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dozens of furious Nantes supporters were angry over their team’s abysmal season.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Debuting director Ronan Corrigan keeps things moving at a fast and furious pace.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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At Williams’ trial, authorities said Williams was a jealous lover and often became enraged.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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After the match, an enraged Fatu attacked Reigns and nailed the referee with a pop-up Samoan Drop.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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But while others are outraged on his behalf, and the audience continues to litigate the show’s end, Colbert remains positive and radiates gratitude.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Blackwell was outraged that Stallone was fashioning himself into a style rebel by breaking tradition and showing up collar open, with no bow tie.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mitchell’s music variously evokes gospel, blues, working songs and the ravings of a rabid cult.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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There's no question that Wetzel has a rabid following, and continues to build a powerful brand in the country music world.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Ballistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballistic. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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