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as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
the museum display included a scourge, thumbscrews, and other notorious instruments of torture
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as in nemesis
one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense
the attorney general, who just happens to be a candidate for governor, is a self-proclaimed scourge of organized crime
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as in curse
a source of harm or misfortune
the sheer ubiquity of food is proving to be the scourge of humanity, as evidenced by the obesity epidemic
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as in to ravage
to bring destruction to (something) through violent action
barbarians scourged the countryside, leaving village after village burned to the ground
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as in to whip
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
scourge the tree with a whip to loosen the bark
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Recent Examples of scourge
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Canada has made vital progress to stop the scourge…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) July 11, 2025
At a G7 summit in June, Carney and Trump agreed to a 30-day window to finalize a deal, but those talks appear to have stalled.
—Jordan King
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2023
Of all the fearful diseases that scourge the human race, this ranks among those that are justly feared most.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 2 Nov. 2021
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Noun
Vector control officials have sought to beat back the scourge, galvanized by the unhappy residents and fear of spiking disease that’s starting to be realized.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Canada has made vital progress to stop the scourge…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) July 11, 2025
At a G7 summit in June, Carney and Trump agreed to a 30-day window to finalize a deal, but those talks appear to have stalled.
—Jordan King
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Verb
Like its American rival, the Tiger was initially intended to scourge Soviet tank battalions, but was refashioned for multi-role capabilities.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2023
Of all the fearful diseases that scourge the human race, this ranks among those that are justly feared most.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 2 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scourge
Noun
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This mixer comes with essential attachments like a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, six-wire whip and a pouring shield.—
Nora Colomer
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10 July 2025
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The ideal KitchenAid stand mixer for beginners, this small-space friendly model comes with a coated flat beater, a coated dough hook, a six-wire whip, and a stainless steel mixing bowl.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Marvel has made clear that the studio is preparing the Fantastic Four’s most iconic nemesis, Dr. Doom, for a forthcoming film, but the planet-obliterating combo of Galactus and Silver Surfer hardly feel like second best.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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Kelly and Jack’s Fight About Christina Aguilera Kelly, now 40, and Jack got into a drag-out fight when Jack danced with Kelly’s nemesis — Christina Aguilera — in season 2.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Perfection is a blessing and a curse for Virgo parents.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Also, the fact that Ken gets cursed by a crazy old ghost actually helps Momo in her alien abduction predicament, with Momo’s newfound spiritual abilities helping to curb Ken’s curse.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Photograph by Matt Ramey / Redux Chased by Climate Disaster in North Carolina Just days after floods ravaged Texas, Tropical Storm Chantal dumped ten inches of rain on parts of central North Carolina, closing hundreds of roads and killing several people.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Heavy rains over the July 4 holiday ravaged the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, killing 132 people.—
TJ Macias
July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Verb
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But these unremarkable principles hide a dramatic shift in the relationship between science and government.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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More than a month after the shooting, police located the vehicle Orona had driven, hidden on a Buckeye property owned by his girlfriend’s family.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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With adjustable straps, a lightweight cork sole, and a soft leather upper, these sandals are the perfect comfortable choice for any trip.—
Lola Méndez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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The sandals have a sturdy thong-style strap, a soft rubber footbed, and a non-slip sole.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Sailor's owner, Abigail Crouch, 24, was left feeling rather embarrassed when her adorable vigilante had to be carried out of the building by the doorman, Eric.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The good news is that Japan’s debt auctions are now attracting enough demand to calm nerves — and placate the bond vigilantes.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Be More Aggressive About Debt Elimination While not all debt is bad, high-interest ones, such as credit cards, personal loans, or payday loans, can be the bane of your wealth building and retirement planning efforts.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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There was a time when the Mojito was the bane of bartenders back in the early aughts when the drink was popular but the craft cocktail movement hadn’t really found its sea legs yet.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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“Scourge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scourge. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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