1
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
even after a blistering attack from the enemy, the fortress held
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a major-league pitcher known for his blistering fastballs
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Recent Examples of blistering
The award-winning filmmaker—who is no fan of his home country’s government—considered making his latest blistering satire in the US.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Vanity Fair,
25 Mar. 2026
The projections have drawn blistering reactions from nonpartisan watchdogs, perhaps none more so than Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
One of the most blistering dissents came in an emergency order allowing Texas to use its newly redrawn congressional map for the 2026 elections.
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Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
Phoenix is known for its blistering, dry heat.
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Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
6 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blistering
Jordan Hoffman,
Vanity Fair,
25 Mar. 2026
The projections have drawn blistering reactions from nonpartisan watchdogs, perhaps none more so than Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
One of the most blistering dissents came in an emergency order allowing Texas to use its newly redrawn congressional map for the 2026 elections.
—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
Phoenix is known for its blistering, dry heat.
—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
6 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blistering
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Indie Shakes managing director David Melville distills his production around scenes of intense conflict.
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As the planet warms, extreme heat events are becoming more common, intense and long-lasting.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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At the heart of the clash is how to manage wild horse populations that can reproduce at a rapid clip.
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The jockeys take on months of intensive training in order to ride in the Ladies’ Race.
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On the flip side, semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most complex and energy-intensive industrial processes in the world, with emissions projected to reach 277 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent by 2030.
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Studies show that orgasms also relieve menstrual pain, lower blood pressure, enhance circulation, correlate with better cardiac functioning, and burn calories equivalent to thirty minutes of brisk walking.
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The glacier carts and kiosks that dish out ice cream, soft serve and sorbets did brisk business all week.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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The Pride and Angel City have established a fierce rivalry in their short history.
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.
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Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.
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Speaking of, Ross asked Janssen about the steamy bathhouse scene during which Xenia and Bond face off in an encounter that is both flirty and ferocious.
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In 2018, a blaze east of Athens moved with ferocious speed, killing more than 100 people.
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.
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