1
as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
knew immediately, from the horses' agitation, that something terrible was happening
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as in anxiety
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
experienced a great deal of agitation over whether she had an appropriate dress for her husband's inauguration
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Recent Examples of agitation
These high-voltage colors can feel like visual noise, lending feelings of chaos and agitation in interiors.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Not Everything Should Go in the Dryer Electric dryers are a convenient and efficient way to dry clothes and household linens, but drying creates a lot of wear and tear due to exposure to high heat and agitation.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Some symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning include drowsiness, agitation, fast heart rate, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm and loss of consciousness.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The washing machine uses less water, less agitation, higher spin speeds, and cooler temperatures to wash laundry in a shorter amount of time.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for agitation
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Not Everything Should Go in the Dryer Electric dryers are a convenient and efficient way to dry clothes and household linens, but drying creates a lot of wear and tear due to exposure to high heat and agitation.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Some symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning include drowsiness, agitation, fast heart rate, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm and loss of consciousness.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The washing machine uses less water, less agitation, higher spin speeds, and cooler temperatures to wash laundry in a shorter amount of time.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for agitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
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Fourteen minutes into the game, midfielder Jhon Arias drove a cross from winger Luis Suarez into the right corner of the net to give Colombia a 1-0 lead and send Pais MX into a frenzy.
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As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
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And at times members of the congregation thank her and others for casting aside those anxieties and keeping this place going.
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That uncertainty allows anxiety to grow because your brain naturally wants answers that do not yet exist.
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Three years ago, a then-21-year-old University of Pittsburgh student took Delta-8 and went on a rampage.
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In January, Ye took out an ad in the Wall Street Journal to plead for forgiveness after his antisemitic rampage in 2025.
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Bell also spoke of the importance of prioritizing communication in their relationship — especially during moments of fear or insecurity.
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Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.
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He’s been known to blow up legislation, make surprise nominations, rage-post about sitting Republican lawmakers and retaliate by endorsing their primary opponents.
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Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
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To use available resources to block line of sight from the American Glass Research International complex to Trump, despite identifying this line of sight as a concern.
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Over in the geopolitical front, fresh escalating tensions draw concern as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, prompting Poland to scramble jets while Finland restricted airspace.
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Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
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Elevation invites visitors to carve wishes, worries, and hopes into the church pews.
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Over several years, Williams and the team explored how avatars modeled on West African masks were able to avoid the uncanny valley, that unease people feel when something almost-human turns out not to be.
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Frowning, fidgeting, and exchanging furtive glances—the crowd’s unease was palpable.
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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