as in wrenching
intensely or unbearably painful
I've had a raging headache
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as in storming
to express one's anger usually violently
the series of bad calls prompted the coach to rage about the refereeing
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as in steaming
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
still raging about his assistant's burnt pies, the pastry cook forgot to add the egg whites to his cake batter
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Recent Examples of raging
Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, 14 Jan. 2020
Newsletter Sign-up The aggressive forecasts add to a raging debate among energy executives and analysts over what the coming decades may hold for the industry.
—Sarah Kent, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2018
So the American Whitewater Association created a seven-level standardized rating system covers everything from still water streams to continuous raging rapids for the more advanced river scout.
—Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2017
My Dad took us down to watch the raging water flow under the bridge.
—Benjamin Oreskes, latimes.com, 2 Mar. 2018
Sessions’ comments, coupled with cable news’ nearly nonstop commentary, gives the impression of a raging discourse among economists over the economic impact of immigration.
—Benjamin Harris, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2017
So the American Whitewater Association created a seven-level standardized rating system covers everything from still water streams to continuous raging rapids for the more advanced river scout.
—Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2017
The whole raging battle had apparently been erased.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2017
But in Canada, where a raging fire is threatening to destroy the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, firefighters stopped carrying shelters in 2005.
—Fernanda Santos, New York Times, 6 May 2016
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Han has kept a low profile following the win, reportedly refusing a celebration her father planned, citing the wars still raging in Gaza and Ukraine.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
When the raging water receded, these cars were piled up near the Ohio Club seen to the right.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Here was an international superstar transcending all manner of social and cultural bigotry while maintaining a raging habit.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
Wildfires, stoked by drought, have been raging in several different regions this year.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Among them are 7-year-old Michael Drye and his grandparents, Nora and Michael Drye, who were trapped on a roof in Asheville and were swept away by the raging waters when the house collapsed, NBC affiliate WRAL of Raleigh reported last night.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Coldplay elected not to pull that lever, meaning fans weren’t charged more, but there was still raging on sales day, as the queues got longer and tickets for re-sale began appearing on social media.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
And so when the storm hit, all that water just comes down and creates a raging torrent in what was a creek, damaging homes and cars in the road and taking down electricity poles, but also caused landslides as well.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
His disregard not just for the conventional norms of the office but, more importantly, his disregard for the truth in matters both personal and presidential add fuel to what was already a pretty raging fire.
—Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, 14 Jan. 2020
Newsletter Sign-up The aggressive forecasts add to a raging debate among energy executives and analysts over what the coming decades may hold for the industry.
—Sarah Kent, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2018
So the American Whitewater Association created a seven-level standardized rating system covers everything from still water streams to continuous raging rapids for the more advanced river scout.
—Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2017
My Dad took us down to watch the raging water flow under the bridge.
—Benjamin Oreskes, latimes.com, 2 Mar. 2018
Sessions’ comments, coupled with cable news’ nearly nonstop commentary, gives the impression of a raging discourse among economists over the economic impact of immigration.
—Benjamin Harris, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2017
So the American Whitewater Association created a seven-level standardized rating system covers everything from still water streams to continuous raging rapids for the more advanced river scout.
—Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2017
The whole raging battle had apparently been erased.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2017
But in Canada, where a raging fire is threatening to destroy the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, firefighters stopped carrying shelters in 2005.
—Fernanda Santos, New York Times, 6 May 2016
Verb
The bright orange-and-red water spouts off the cliff with the visual intensity of a raging forest fire.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Han has kept a low profile following the win, reportedly refusing a celebration her father planned, citing the wars still raging in Gaza and Ukraine.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
When the raging water receded, these cars were piled up near the Ohio Club seen to the right.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Here was an international superstar transcending all manner of social and cultural bigotry while maintaining a raging habit.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
Wildfires, stoked by drought, have been raging in several different regions this year.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Among them are 7-year-old Michael Drye and his grandparents, Nora and Michael Drye, who were trapped on a roof in Asheville and were swept away by the raging waters when the house collapsed, NBC affiliate WRAL of Raleigh reported last night.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Coldplay elected not to pull that lever, meaning fans weren’t charged more, but there was still raging on sales day, as the queues got longer and tickets for re-sale began appearing on social media.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
And so when the storm hit, all that water just comes down and creates a raging torrent in what was a creek, damaging homes and cars in the road and taking down electricity poles, but also caused landslides as well.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raging
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The vote came amid a moment of intense political debate about inflation.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The stakes have never been higher — and the pressure has never been more intense.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to the political scientist Pierre Englebert, the Congolese government and people lose as much as $4 billion in revenue every year due to state agents’ manipulation of mining contracts and payments, torturous budget practices, and outright theft.Stephen R. Weissman, Foreign Affairs, 8 June 2015
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The right boots, however, can make previously torturous bell-to-bell days no big deal.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
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The methane-burning BE-4s, each one generating 550,000 pounds of thrust, continued boosting the rocket out of the lower atmosphere for another three minutes or so before shutting down.William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fire was burning dangerously close to a house as the afternoon wore on.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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These decisions are already inherently agonizing in and of themselves, only to be compounded by the uncertainty of what will and will not be covered by insurance.Renee Hsia, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Navigating long-term health care for older adults is an agonizing challenge faced by millions of people across the U.S.Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2024
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Marking its 70th anniversary in 2023, Buchinger Wilhelmi in Überlingen, Germany, was the brainchild of a clean-living German naval doctor, Otto Buchinger (1878-1966), whose career was cut short by excruciating rheumatism.Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Helene's toll: Hurricane among the deadliest since 1950 The cost in dollars: Hurricane season will cost over $100B Women online are warning each other about painful procedures Kerry Schwartz suffered excruciating pain during a gynecological biopsy to have a fibroid removed.John Riley, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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And proceedings are very eye-able—packed to seething capacity with all manner of glammed-out costumery, cosplay, and punk fashion.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
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We're used to seething resentments and bizarre claims, boasts and lies.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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At this point, the butter should be foaming.Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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The foaming tablets penetrate residue and grime build-up and freshen your disposal with a clean citrus scent.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Raging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raging. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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