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as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
every room in my childhood home is fraught with memories
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as in uneasy
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
had a fraught meeting with his estranged wife to discuss a divorce settlement
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Recent Examples of fraught
It’s composed largely of her brilliant, almost painfully intimate essays, originally published in The New Yorker, about the fraught dynamics between mothers and daughters.
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Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
In doing so, she’s created a record that is at once both timeless and timely — a capsule of romance in its current, fraught state.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
When Kelli arrives to move into Shamea’s townhouse, the exchange is fraught with what feels like subliminal messages directed at Porsha.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 15 June 2026
The former touts Mohamed Salah, an epochal star with ample motivation after his fraught final campaign with Liverpool.
—Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026
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Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
In doing so, she’s created a record that is at once both timeless and timely — a capsule of romance in its current, fraught state.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
When Kelli arrives to move into Shamea’s townhouse, the exchange is fraught with what feels like subliminal messages directed at Porsha.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 15 June 2026
The former touts Mohamed Salah, an epochal star with ample motivation after his fraught final campaign with Liverpool.
—Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraught
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Be mindful of others during rush hour In particularly busy cities like Tokyo and Osaka, commuter trains can get very crowded during rush hour.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Well, everyone except a 60-ish woman, Trisha, and her husband, who have been Little Toni’s regulars for 30 years and have no clue why their beloved haunt is so crowded on what appears to be an average Sunday.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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On top of the tense, uneasy dynamic created by the duo’s pairing, the series is wrapped in a twisty web of peripheral problems.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Total Football’s nearly moment It has largely been forgotten now, but the superb Total Football-playing Dutch team from the 1974 World Cup almost didn’t qualify for the competition — only pipping neighbours Belgium on goal difference following a tense 0-0 draw between the sides.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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At a time when the United States has tense relationships with many of its overseas allies, international tourists' appreciation of American culture offers a counterpoint to the animosity between politicians.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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The restaurant's staff is expecting a packed house, with close to 300 people projected to join the community celebration.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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For a team that can’t always claim to have the support of the home crowd, this World Cup has seen packed stadiums and high TV ratings.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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There’s another, more disturbing chapter in the book about Jack Webb, the star of Dragnet.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Chestnut said the most disturbing part is that scammers were trying to take advantage of families in a vulnerable moment.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Indeed, Sta Rita Hills is one of my personal favorite regions for pinot and chardonnay and the estate is rife with challenges—lousy soil, wind, and the chilling influence of the Pacific Ocean.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Social media has been rife with stories of fans visiting the United States and discovering ranch, along with some of America's most calorie-laden condiments.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Even when those withdrawals are planned, seeing balances decrease can feel unsettling.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Could Kadri, given the unsettling aspects of a trade and the finger injury, find a bump in play next year?—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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“Fraught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraught. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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