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
Every transfer window seemed to hold the squad in a state of permanent agitation.
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Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The bioluminescence of Pyrocystis lunula algae was sustained using chemical solutions rather than physical agitation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Rattlesnake bite symptoms include puncture wounds, swelling, bleeding, pain, agitation or depression, according to UC Davis.
—Don Sweeney
april 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
If there are tough grease stains and stubborn food particles embedded in the fabric of the kitchen towels, go with the heavy-duty wash cycle, which Romine says adds extra agitation and more wash minutes.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
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Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The bioluminescence of Pyrocystis lunula algae was sustained using chemical solutions rather than physical agitation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Rattlesnake bite symptoms include puncture wounds, swelling, bleeding, pain, agitation or depression, according to UC Davis.
—Don Sweeney
april 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
If there are tough grease stains and stubborn food particles embedded in the fabric of the kitchen towels, go with the heavy-duty wash cycle, which Romine says adds extra agitation and more wash minutes.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
Noun
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The 23-year-old Beckham seemed to take the media frenzy in good humor.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Though not everyone was able to secure presale tickets, many still made light of the situation online, sparking a wave of memes related to the frenzy.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The Tonys are a place to put on a brave face, but will the anxiety creep in?—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Acting as both tour guide and impromptu airplane anxiety therapist is all part of the job for Swanstrom.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The scene recalled the gruesome rampages of the RSF’s forebears, the janjaweed militias who terrorized Sudan’s Darfur region a generation ago.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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There were 12 separate shootings during the rampage, which police say appeared random, including at a fire station.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran after Tehran fired missiles at Israel, jolting major cities with explosions and raising fears the region is sliding back toward all-out war.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Mexican authorities have previously expressed fears they could be used as weapons by rowdy fans.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Director Max Winkler worked closely with the two actors to create a rapport that could inform their face-offs, which operate on rage and fear.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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This has brought some understandable pre-tournament rage.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Analysts have previously expressed concern that US stocks of the interceptors have been depleted by the Iran conflict as well as by last year’s 12-day war between Israel and Iran, and noted that manufacturing more takes time.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Those concerns that chopped 30% off cyber stocks earlier this year could not have been more wrong, as Jim Cramer had said all along.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Wembanyama finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in the loss but downplayed any worries about the team’s struggles after the game.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Stocks also came under pressure on Middle East worries.—
Lee Ying Shan,Justina Lee,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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All that party infighting — present before every primary, but at a fever pitch now — comes against a backdrop of broader voter unease about the war in Iran, volatile oil and gas prices, and the burgeoning threat of AI to the American workforce.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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