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as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
the restlessness of the crowd was apparent as it waited to learn whether the football player was seriously injured
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as in boredom
the state of being bored
she began to pick at the grass near her hammock out of sheer restlessness
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Recent Examples of restlessness
And again… The Wave is usually a sign of crowd restlessness, a move for fans to entertain themselves when they aren’t being entertained by the event in front of them.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Regular movement reduces tension, worry and restlessness, even short bouts can calm the mind and body.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
In addition, two-thirds of users report other symptoms such as anxiety, depressed mood, restlessness, irritability, decreased appetite or a combination of these symptoms that often persist for weeks after stopping use.
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Venus’ alignment with Uranus can stir up restlessness around communication, money or emotional security.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Energy drinks can cause anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness.
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Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
The restlessness didn’t arrive as a thunderclap.
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Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Undoubtedly that restlessness helped fuel his work over the decades.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour.
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Regular movement reduces tension, worry and restlessness, even short bouts can calm the mind and body.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
In addition, two-thirds of users report other symptoms such as anxiety, depressed mood, restlessness, irritability, decreased appetite or a combination of these symptoms that often persist for weeks after stopping use.
—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Venus’ alignment with Uranus can stir up restlessness around communication, money or emotional security.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Energy drinks can cause anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness.
—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
The restlessness didn’t arrive as a thunderclap.
—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Undoubtedly that restlessness helped fuel his work over the decades.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restlessness
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The federal program, established by Congress in 1990, shields immigrants from countries in turmoil from deportation.
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This catastrophe severely exacerbates Venezuela's existing economic crisis and political turmoil, leaving children facing extreme deprivation, malnutrition, and disease.
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There is no time for those who listen only to their boredom.
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Meanwhile, Tom’s rebellious teenaged son, Evan (Kingston Rumi Southwick), has fallen in with a delinquent crowd out of sheer boredom, resentful that he’s never been allowed to leave the island.
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Haiti also did it without playing a single qualifying match in Haiti because of unrest.
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party retained its large parliamentary majority in recent elections overshadowed by unrest in Africa’s second-most-populous country.
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The three previous World Cup matches in Arlington have brought the excitement, as fans have left with memorable moments from each contest.
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The latest excitement at the nest was the birth of Sandy and Luna, and their rapid growth after hatching nearly two months ago.
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“Restlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restlessness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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