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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
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
The man appeared agitated, authorities said, but he was taken into custody without incident.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Historically, in situations involving large numbers of dogs, rescue teams have reported the animals to be agitated, stressed and fearful of human interaction (resulting in shyness or aggression).
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Adjective
That was intentional, as a smiling Caballero admitted to enjoying the moment after the warning left him perplexed and agitated.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
The man appeared agitated, authorities said, but he was taken into custody without incident.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Verb
The individual who called emergency personnel about the male, whose age has yet to be disclosed by officials, reported he was agitated and asking strange questions, police said.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Historically, in situations involving large numbers of dogs, rescue teams have reported the animals to be agitated, stressed and fearful of human interaction (resulting in shyness or aggression).
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.
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Her son was too distraught to speak on Sunday.
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Caitlin Clark appeared emotionally distraught during a postgame news conference after the Indiana Fever's 113-96 loss to the Atlanta Dream and archrival Angel Reese.
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In fact, NBCUniversal is wading into the buzz round Polymarket, Kalshi and other prediction market services that have stirred controversy.
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Because the only thing more refreshing than a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day is this version with fresh peach simple syrup stirred into it.
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Hordes of soccer fans wearing Mexico and South Korea jerseys were walking down Olympic Boulevard energized but not alarmed in any way.
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That alarmed some lawmakers about the risk of assessments on the rest of the market.
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The quake, which struck during morning rush hour, also mildly shook Tokyo.
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One witness said they were forced to evacuate as the earthquake shook buildings, while another reported that cracks formed on the side of their building, according to the outlet.
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
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Returning additional heated water can threaten fish, aquatic plants, and other wildlife, requiring operators to reduce power output or temporarily shut reactors down to comply with environmental regulations.
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The disagreement was the subject of heated discussion during an attorneys’ conference Thursday, a discussion that continued into Friday morning and prompted another conference for which the jury was sent out of the courtroom.
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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With voters nationwide worried about inflation and the rising cost of living, some Californians might feel less inclined to provide full healthcare coverage to those lacking legal status.
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“Agitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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