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Recent Examples of scandalize
The show is a spin-off of Monster, Murphy’s wildly popular series about Jeffrey Dahmer, another notorious killer whose trial in the 1990s scandalized Americans.
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Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
On discovering what her daughter is really working on, Purdy’s conservative mother Gladys (Joanna Scanlan) is sufficiently scandalized to bar her from the family home.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
It was built for Hilda Boldt Weber, a former nurse turned fabulously wealthy widow of a glass bottle mogul, who had scandalized society by marrying her butler.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter Fans of American Horror Story: Asylum won’t be too scandalized by the cut spanking scene — beyond being a plausible incident, spanking was a common occurrence in the show’s sophomore outing.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
On discovering what her daughter is really working on, Purdy’s conservative mother Gladys (Joanna Scanlan) is sufficiently scandalized to bar her from the family home.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
It was built for Hilda Boldt Weber, a former nurse turned fabulously wealthy widow of a glass bottle mogul, who had scandalized society by marrying her butler.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter Fans of American Horror Story: Asylum won’t be too scandalized by the cut spanking scene — beyond being a plausible incident, spanking was a common occurrence in the show’s sophomore outing.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandalize
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Opponents of name changes for ethical reasons argue that any name or word can potentially offend someone and that the meanings of words change over time.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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If any further information comes to light in relation to this offending it will be assessed and investigated accordingly.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The move displeased Russia and frustrated global allies of President-elect Trump, who has a history of being somewhat critical toward Ukraine.Tara Suter, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
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Butler closed 6 of 12 from the field and 11 of 13 from the line, displeased with the lack of a complete team effort.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Without replacing them before the cold weather arrives, you could be left with a cold home, outrages energy expenses, and an HVAC system that breaks down from working overtime to regulate indoor temperatures.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reactions to Hinckley's announcement ranged from cracking jokes to outrage that he has been released from prison.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, some people find the beetles’ scent unpleasant or even nauseating.Marie Woodward, Hartford Courant, 9 Nov. 2024
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Playing the victim card because people question his character and pouting because people may not like him is nauseating and unnecessary.Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
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The recall stemmed from a Salmonella outbreak that, as of Nov. 26, has sickened at least 68 people, 18 of whom have been hospitalized.Korin Miller, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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The cucumbers have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 68 people in 19 states so far, including 18 hospitalizations, according to the FDA.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some sea creatures manifest that may frighten the littles.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Nov. 2024
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Carmen walks away, frightened, but Lenù gets even closer to the scene of the crime, asking witnesses what happened.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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The slow decline of USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev began in a similar manner to today, with satellite states revolting against Russian Communist rule.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, customers finally revolted and the board shook up leadership, hiring Kelly Ortberg in August out of retirement to fix the beleaguered manufacturer.Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
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What amazed me most, however, was the large number of people watching and tracking the trial.Anthony Michael Kreis, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Providing instant access to a wealth of information, the internet amazed my inquisitive mind.Usman Javaid, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Scandalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandalize. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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