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Recent Examples of squeamish
Rodgers, 41, had not expressed a sense of certainty (via his agent) about his plans, which made Schneider squeamish.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 19 June 2025
While few in the industry would question Iger’s worthiness of the prize, some board members have been squeamish over the optics, sources said.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 June 2025
However, those who are squeamish might want to avoid these six dog breeds that new research discovered are more susceptible to diarrhea.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Even some Republicans are squeamish at the Trump administration’s aggressive tactics.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 19 June 2025
While few in the industry would question Iger’s worthiness of the prize, some board members have been squeamish over the optics, sources said.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 June 2025
However, those who are squeamish might want to avoid these six dog breeds that new research discovered are more susceptible to diarrhea.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Even some Republicans are squeamish at the Trump administration’s aggressive tactics.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeamish
Adjective
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Some doctors might not even immediately recognize symptoms in a sick patient because vaccines have made many contagious diseases rare in this country, said Marty, the FIU expert.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, some can, and those with risk factors can certainly become very sick.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, its breathless, queasy energy sweeps us along.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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Better to approach the liberal voter who has been following news coverage and has begun to feel queasy over America’s role in starving Gaza.—
Maris Kreizman
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a season-one episode, Taylor raised a concrete grate at Homestead 2 and suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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That is, until one day, when Blanca began feeling unusually emotional and nauseous.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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“Squeamish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeamish. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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