variants
also grewsome
as in horrific
extremely disturbing or repellent
didn't stick around to hear the gruesome details of the car accident
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Recent Examples of gruesome
Congress remains recalcitrant to gun reform even after the gruesome scenes at Parkland, Uvalde, and Sandy Hook.
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John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Ditto for the suspect in Zarutska’s gruesome knifing death on a Charlotte, North Carolina, commuter train.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The gruesome attack was apparently prompted by the boss not being able to speak Spanish, records show.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Video of the gruesome Charlotte light rail stabbing last month can also be found on social media sites.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Ditto for the suspect in Zarutska’s gruesome knifing death on a Charlotte, North Carolina, commuter train.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The gruesome attack was apparently prompted by the boss not being able to speak Spanish, records show.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Video of the gruesome Charlotte light rail stabbing last month can also be found on social media sites.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gruesome
Adjective
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There are many moments in the trailer that showcase some horrific imagery, such as Nina screaming and crying, and what appears to be the character also holding a bloody shard of glass.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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As users sought information about Kirk’s condition, the bot, Grok, declared to some of them that the horrific footage was satire.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Can a horrible 17-year-old turn into a 31-year-old person with integrity and empathy?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Can a 17-year-old horrible person turn into a 31-year-old person with integrity and empathy?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The premiere also came with the shocking announcement of a double elimination next week.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The speed at which Kirk’s death became content was almost as shocking as the assassination itself.—
Marly Berlin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, there are so much terrible stuff online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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But that obviously terrible call compromised the integrity of that game last night, and that's something the sport should be looking to avoid.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tom’s appointees on the task force include Lizzie (Alison Oliver), a state police officer who’s regularly tormented by her fellow cops, and Aleah (Thuso Mbedu), who wins over a suspect in interrogation by sharing awful details of her past.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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His college tape from Iowa showed a kid with excellent movement skills, perfect for the Niners’ offense, but with awful footwork in pass protection.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The frightening illness took place just two weeks after he was named MVP of his little league baseball team.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the frightening futures foretold grow nearer, the details are also growing more precise.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Gruesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gruesome. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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