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as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
all ferry crossings were cancelled because of the agitated waters around the islands
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as in distraught
feeling overwhelming fear or worry
by the time they finally showed up, long after midnight, we'd become so agitated that we never did get to sleep that night
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
there's no need to agitate the patient about little things
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as in shook
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
set the washing machine so it will agitate for four minutes before going into the rinse cycle
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as in discussed
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
a question which has been agitated by the legislature time and time again
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Recent Examples of agitated
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
According to court documents, Shadbar became agitated and threatened to kill the family, using a racist slur in his threats, presumably directed at Robertson’s sons who are Black.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
Carol has missed Zosia’s company, even in those times when she’s agitated by her.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
As the illuminating Sun in your 4th House of Home sextiles tender Chiron in your 6th House of Work, practical adjustments may also have the benefit of soothing agitated feelings.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
According to court documents, Shadbar became agitated and threatened to kill the family, using a racist slur in his threats, presumably directed at Robertson’s sons who are Black.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The person was hospitalized and continued to be agitated and confused for 10 days, with blood calcium levels returning to normal after 18 days.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
Carol has missed Zosia’s company, even in those times when she’s agitated by her.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitated
Adjective
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Looking ahead, Matt and Hannah are excited to see where the wind will take them and their business.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Portage Mayor Austin Bonta was excited for Hammond on Thursday despite the Bears not choosing Portage’s Halas Harbor stadium proposal announced last week.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Glenn stepped in to hug her and shield her from prying cameras that had zoomed in on the distraught Sakamoto.—
Alice Park,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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One clip included a distraught mother pleading with law enforcement after learning her daughter had been seriously hurt.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The message stirred something in people well beyond the sports world.—
Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Up close, though, the oddities stirred something familiar.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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After an Anthropic employee inquired with Palantir about Claude’s role in the raid, a Palantir senior executive, who was alarmed by Anthropic’s seeming disapproval, notified the Pentagon, Semafor reported earlier.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The boys did not wield weapons or threaten anyone, but their brash and rowdy behavior alarmed some of the other passengers.—
Michael Bobelian,
Washington Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The pair waited until Hinojosa hit the sidewalk outside the property, shook her hand and then asked for selfies.—
Karen Brooks Harper
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Emma shook her head and busied herself with picking up her waders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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That used to be a question discussed all over Wall Street regarding the streaming giant’s stock price.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chiuri recently spoke with WWD and discussed her plans to honor and evolve the House of Fendi’s signature codes, with a strong focus on accessories.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The prosecutors and the defense team became heated with one another repeatedly over the evidence, witness scheduling and lines of questioning.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The property also included a ranch office, a firehouse and a seven-bay heated garage.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Knicks have their backup center on a regimented resting plan, and because of that, people within the team don’t seem worried about the drop-off in Robinson’s defensive output thus far.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sam the toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern of bird experts and enthusiasts who were worried about the exotic bird's health and his ability to survive long-term in a city with drastic weather changes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Agitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitated. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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