as in horrors
a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness
that 20-page exam was a nightmare
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Recent Examples of nightmares
To some, this might be the stuff of nightmares and horror movies.
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Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Sometimes his nightmares are tied to past regrets.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
The supplement can lead to side effects like nausea, dizziness, headaches, rashes, nightmares, and gastritis.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Alcoholism, depression, alienation, and nightmares overtook him in the following years.
—Bill Trott, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The original short story follows a man who manufactures dreams for people but ultimately begins creating nightmares for them.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
The Philadelphia 76ers have seen a season of nightmares take place following a strong offseason.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
As the groom’s stepmother, Moore is the second wife of Ellen Barkin’s nightmares.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
For many, this scenario is one of nightmares.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Sometimes his nightmares are tied to past regrets.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
The supplement can lead to side effects like nausea, dizziness, headaches, rashes, nightmares, and gastritis.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Alcoholism, depression, alienation, and nightmares overtook him in the following years.
—Bill Trott, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The original short story follows a man who manufactures dreams for people but ultimately begins creating nightmares for them.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
The Philadelphia 76ers have seen a season of nightmares take place following a strong offseason.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
As the groom’s stepmother, Moore is the second wife of Ellen Barkin’s nightmares.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
For many, this scenario is one of nightmares.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Nightmares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightmares. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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