as in terrifying
causing fear
an alarming rise in her fever, causing the doctor to fear the worst
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1
as in frightening
to strike with fear
I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should know there's a bear on your back porch
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as in worrying
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
alarmed at the skyrocketing cost of home heating fuel
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Recent Examples of alarming
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Barca caught Madrid offside an alarming 12 times in total, with Kylian Mbappe the victim on eight of those occasions and being denied at least two goals as a consequence.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In his downtime, Terrence collects hobbies at an alarming rate.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
The terrified Brahmin, running home recounted this alarming tale to his wife.
—Tithi Bhattacharya / Made By History, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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That's an alarming finding, financial experts say, since the recommendation is American households not spend more than 30% of their income on rent.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Barca caught Madrid offside an alarming 12 times in total, with Kylian Mbappe the victim on eight of those occasions and being denied at least two goals as a consequence.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In his downtime, Terrence collects hobbies at an alarming rate.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
The terrified Brahmin, running home recounted this alarming tale to his wife.
—Tithi Bhattacharya / Made By History, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarming
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Winters — who was so terrifying in Heroes of the Fourth Turning and who revealed a messy vulnerability behind Kerry Castellabate’s hard bangs and structured suits on Succession — is a pro at tough, slick surfaces with tangles of insecurity underneath.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Perusing the store’s shelves, there’s the usual lineup of Route 66 merch alongside a host of shirts bearing new and terrifying puns.Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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The hilarity of people worrying about toy safety/propriety is timeless.Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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So, dance the night away without worrying about your foundation melting off or your eyeshadow or concealer creasing.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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For example, people often dodge screenings and diagnostic tests to avoid the frightening possibility of discovering cancer.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Demi Moore is sharing scary photos of a frightening side of her character in the body horror movie The Substance.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Beyoncé knows what the real scariest day of the year is.Michael Savio, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remember to ask questions to get a clear understanding of your partners’ personal views, and try your best not to shy away from the scarier aspects of the discussions—such as death or afterlife.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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While Malloy's candidacy represents a clear challenge to Sanders' decades-long dominance in Vermont politics, the senator's enduring popularity and political influence remain formidable.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE could collaborate, turning the Gulf region into a formidable hydrogen production and export hub.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Give Back To Maui After the horrible 2023 wildfires in Maui, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua reopened on October 8, 2023, and it’s been going strong and welcoming guests with open arms since then.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is also a great matchup against a horrible Jaguars passing defense.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile Kelly Oubre, who was terrible with the Warriors, has found success with Philadelphia.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Elsbeth and Kaya are suspicious of Roselyn, even after Valentina’s quick assessment — supported by the medical examiner — that Claude’s death was a terrible accident.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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In-office treatments have been around for a while, but innovations in at-home hair removal devices make the process far less intimidating and costly for those seeking longer-term results beyond what an electric shaver can provide.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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Libby also often hiked the Monon High Bridge trail and was never scared to cross the bridge, which is famous and intimidating for its height and the big gaps between the wooden steps.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Alarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarming. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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