Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I was dreading that as much as I had dreaded getting scammed.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

That’s one of the reasons I was dreading this debate.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

Wizman said she was dreading Sunday evening, when she would once again be able to go online and read the latest headlines.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023

Last Sunday, I got the text I was dreading.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023

Trailing from beneath it was the sight he was dreading.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker