as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
the edginess of the basketball players in the moments before the start of the tournament was apparent
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Noun
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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 -
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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While the Blackhawks did well trading away Seth Jones for Spencer Knight and a first, plus accumulating some other picks elsewhere, there’s still a sense of unease regarding where this train is going.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Beyond a chance to cultivate your kid’s independence, Dr. Franz noted that short periods of unease can build resilience in children.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yet by then, parents may have a bigger worry, nutrition advocates warn.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Follow these five steps to log off without the worry.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With job growth slowing and inflation rising, Powell acknowledged the tension between its two mandates.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The dispute underscores the tension between global humanitarian agencies and Israel, which continues its military operations in Gaza City while preparing for a broader offensive.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Coello Perozo faces a misdemeanor charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution, punishable by up to a year in jail and a maximum $4,000 fine if he’s convicted.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Of those apprehended, more than 2,500 were individuals at-large, while over 5,400 apprehensions occurred at or near the point of entry.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Edginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edginess. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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