as in hell
a state in which everything is out of order
it looks like heck in that boy's bedroom
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Recent Examples of heck
But what happens is that taxpayers sometimes take a legit tax provision (like for micro-captive insurance or conservation easements) and then twist the heck out of them.
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Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Florida rebounds the heck out of the ball, having grabbed back 38% of their misses this season.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
The mass casualties have resulted in a heck of a lot of blood and gore in that space.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Its five sharp-as-heck blades are thoughtfully spaced, readily adapting to your physique's little curves and contours.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Florida rebounds the heck out of the ball, having grabbed back 38% of their misses this season.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
The mass casualties have resulted in a heck of a lot of blood and gore in that space.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Its five sharp-as-heck blades are thoughtfully spaced, readily adapting to your physique's little curves and contours.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heck
Noun
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Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention The Trump administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite being perpetually stuck in cap hell, the New Orleans Saints have had a relatively productive offseason.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Several studies have found that polyphenols, especially tannins, can also play havoc with your iron supplement.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic though wrought havoc on student achievement, with many learning gaps remaining nearly five years after schools first closed.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Brit, trying to find her footing after the mess Kenya unleashed, opens up to the group.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the mess is semi-solid, use a sturdy piece of cardboard, a paper plate, or another flat surface, as a scoop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Heck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heck. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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