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
The Hoosiers, who close with 1-10 Purdue next week, present one heck of a riddle for the committee.
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Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Allan Lichtman, the historian known for predicting the outcome of presidential elections, is explaining what the heck happened with his incorrect selection of Vice President Kamala Harris this go-round.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
So what the heck is going on with a group that so excelled at keeping quarterbacks out of sorts in 2023?
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
After a heck of a Sunday afternoon, Payton’s challenge now is to not let this one become an emotional crusher on the season.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Allan Lichtman, the historian known for predicting the outcome of presidential elections, is explaining what the heck happened with his incorrect selection of Vice President Kamala Harris this go-round.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
So what the heck is going on with a group that so excelled at keeping quarterbacks out of sorts in 2023?
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
After a heck of a Sunday afternoon, Payton’s challenge now is to not let this one become an emotional crusher on the season.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heck
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However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Who knew the doorway to hell could be so… romantic?Claire Franken, TVLine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Many planetary shifts and changes are causing havoc not just in the sky but also in our personal lives.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous snow and ice have already piled up in parts of the Northeast, causing havoc on roads and roofs to cave in.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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To avoid making a big glittery mess, use a tablespoon to add 1-2 scoops of glitter to the water and glycerin mixture, and stir gently.Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In any event, Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Heck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heck. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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