Example Sentences

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Artificial intelligence jump-scares workers with thoughts of lost paychecks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

"The jump-scares are just integral to Five Nights at Freddy's," says Ash.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

Eventually, the spirits reveal to her the terrible crime that happened in that house long ago — though not before Emma wanders through a lot of dimly lighted, quietly atmospheric scenes, enduring a few jump-scares.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023

Unfortunately, this movie lacks everything that made the original worth seeing; this one has confusing visuals, underdeveloped characters and lame jump-scares.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2019

But the mini-series contorts itself into a more traditional monster movie, with jump-scares and a horror score.

From New York Times • May 26, 2019