as in horrible
causing great and lasting pain or distress
The family struggled to cope with the traumatic experience of losing their home.
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Recent Examples of traumatic
Ariel Winter recently opened up about the traumatic experience of being preyed upon by older men as a child actress in Hollywood.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 July 2025
But maybe that’s just nostalgia creating a story in my mind, giving me something to hold onto during these traumatic times.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
The fitness instructor and TV icon died as a result of blunt traumatic injuries, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office announced two months later.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Residents of the Cooper apartments displaced after a fire swept through their building organized a town hall Thursday to share information and socialize with others who endured same traumatic experience.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 July 2025
But maybe that’s just nostalgia creating a story in my mind, giving me something to hold onto during these traumatic times.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
The fitness instructor and TV icon died as a result of blunt traumatic injuries, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office announced two months later.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Residents of the Cooper apartments displaced after a fire swept through their building organized a town hall Thursday to share information and socialize with others who endured same traumatic experience.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traumatic
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Because of Denise Gough's human frailty as a woman destroyed by her own ambition and Kyle Soller's cowardice in the face of a horrible truth.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Soak up the gall of losing, absorb the horrible information, feel it to the full, go there—and then rebound, with superb elasticity.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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Higher temperatures can be too hot for a dog’s paw pads and, in some cases, can cause painful burns.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Some people will also get deeper nodules and cysts that are painful or tender to the touch.2 Ice can be very effective at alleviating pain and reducing inflammation.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
22 July 2025
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There will be four questions related to easing the city’s terrible housing shortage, all useful and needed, and one useless question about moving our local elections from odd years, like this present year, to presidential contest years.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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But when terrible news arrives about her ex, all eyes turn to Ana — whose reputation isn't exactly sterling.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The restaurant offers a menu that strikes the perfect balance of enough variety without being overwhelming.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The weather service also issued a flood advisory for Edwards and Real counties until 2:30 p.m., citing minor flooding in low-lying areas with poor drainage and water overwhelming roadways.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Saturated reds and yellows can be too energizing, adding an unsettling air to your dinner party and subconsciously encouraging guests to get up and leave.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Recent research reveals an unsettling reality: Despite widespread awareness of the risks, teens and phone use while driving remains a persistent and deadly problem.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Pictures of Piper the dog, who last year went through an awful health scare after having a rawhide treat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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That’s a horrible way to feel, and an awful way for fans to treat her.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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Tulum has just one principal seaside street, meaning that during high season, traffic near the beach can be unbearable.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Last month, members of Congress were blocked from observing the holding facility on the tenth floor of 26 Federal Plaza, amid claims of unbearable heat, overcrowding, and detainees being forced to sleep on bathroom floors.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
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This is a disturbing statistic and speaks to an increase in the total number of people defacing themselves, but also a rise in the amount of ink per person.—
Scott Liftman,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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The board of the Regional Transportation Authority met Friday to discuss ways to respond to the cut, striking a note of optimism to counter the disturbing prediction for Tri-Rail’s future.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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“Traumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traumatic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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