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as in dread
suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune
the hikers entered the dark cave with a great deal of apprehension
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2
as in arrest
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
apprehension of the burglar set the neighborhood at ease
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
felt a great deal of apprehension about the trip and about arriving safely
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a good apprehension of how computer systems work
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Recent Examples of apprehension
But being revered and granted access to great food in a time of shortages did not quench their apprehension.
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Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Michael Miller was one of the good Samaritans who assisted with the suspect’s apprehension.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 28 July 2025
Public dissemination of available information may help avoid further harm or accelerate the suspect's apprehension.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
This created a growing population of vulnerable, undocumented workers in the 1960s and ’70s who increasingly faced brutal apprehensions.
—Jimmy Patino, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Michael Miller was one of the good Samaritans who assisted with the suspect’s apprehension.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 28 July 2025
Public dissemination of available information may help avoid further harm or accelerate the suspect's apprehension.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
This created a growing population of vulnerable, undocumented workers in the 1960s and ’70s who increasingly faced brutal apprehensions.
—Jimmy Patino, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehension
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That feeling of dread is really only a response to our dread as to what humans are capable of.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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Right now, a legislator, even Anwar, spending time in prison adds to the whispers of dread circulating around Hartford.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Texas House speaker issued arrest warrants for the missing Democrats, and Gov. Greg Abbott, a Trump ally, went to court to try to start removing some from office and replace them.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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Fisher was in custody in Iowa on unrelated charges when he was served an arrest warrant.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The study is not meant to fuel fears but to provide a clear argument for planetary defense by putting the risks of asteroid impacts into context.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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During the Industrial Revolution, the electrification era and the rise of the internet, every technological leap introduced fear and, eventually, growth.—
Trushant Mehta,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Comparability of financial data on the web will become even more important Functional fixation, which is the technical term for investors consuming information at face value without deeper analysis or understanding, will arguably increase as AI become more mainstream.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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This is our opportunity to embrace our true selves and innermost desires, although the Venus and Pluto retrograde opposition, taking place on August 27th, may cloud understanding for some others in your life.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
22 Aug. 2025
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His worry is that a robust response could be lacking since both the U.S. and a number of European countries have cut so much of their humanitarian aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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The New York Yankees have maintained an optimistic tone, despite some real reason for worry.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Borowsky fiercely opposed the expansion, citing concerns over the aesthetics of a parking garage in Old Town and how its construction would disrupt and potentially permanently displace the Old Town Farmers Market.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Should churches endorse politicians? Erickson's concerns with Barker's endorsement go beyond legal reasons.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Good news: An appreciation of good graces isn’t going anywhere, at least in our neck of the woods.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The store has an intimate but dynamic feel, designed to spark conversation, connection and a deeper appreciation for diverse storytelling.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The civil complaint compares TikTok to slot machines and alleges that the app may lead to anxiety and depression, developmental damage and financial exploitation among children.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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But there are other factors, including rising consumer anxiety and consumer debt, that remain headwinds to the market heading into the fall, Sturtevant said.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Apprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehension. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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