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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2
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
Politics continues to trump business at this year’s Cannes film festival, with little in the way of deals out of the Marché, but lots of activist agitation on the red carpet and beyond.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Users then activate the agitation system in the Cuddy or throw some sawdust or alternative desiccant atop the feces in the Cuddy Lite to eliminate odor and dry the waste out for use as a composting material or for alternative disposal.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2025
The New York Times’ reporting about unrest at the Justice Department over the Trump administration’s investigation of campus agitation at Columbia exemplifies perfectly how media bias distorts the public’s grasp of legal controversies.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 3 May 2025
Other symptoms include agitation, confusion, sweating, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and coma.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 9 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Users then activate the agitation system in the Cuddy or throw some sawdust or alternative desiccant atop the feces in the Cuddy Lite to eliminate odor and dry the waste out for use as a composting material or for alternative disposal.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2025
The New York Times’ reporting about unrest at the Justice Department over the Trump administration’s investigation of campus agitation at Columbia exemplifies perfectly how media bias distorts the public’s grasp of legal controversies.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 3 May 2025
Other symptoms include agitation, confusion, sweating, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and coma.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
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In Game 1 alone, Haliburton hit a game-tying shot at the end of regulation, sending the New York crowd into a stunned frenzy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The retailer has faced challenges in holding up its in-person business, despite becoming a mainstay of the meme stock frenzy in 2021.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Survey respondents’ anxiety over unemployment also declined, but a separate measure of employment trends from the Conference Board dipped slightly, reflecting lingering economic uncertainty.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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When an industry accelerates this fast, anxiety is sure to follow and a growing number of CEOs aren’t asking whether to build with AI.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The public rift between Musk and Trump began in earnest with Musk's rampage against the president's domestic megabill.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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As the county’s deadliest mass shooting, the rampage also raised questions about whether Wagstaffe would seek to execute the man believed responsible for it.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Exploiting this vulnerability, 764 members tend to elicit fear by threatening to share a victim’s explicit or harmful content with family and friends or publicly online, ultimately forcing them to comply with their demands.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
4 June 2025
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Such a low number spurred fears the ongoing trade war may finally be starting to affect the economy’s hard data.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Still, the episode captures the show’s rich tonal blend, its combination of screwball comedy and sincere concern with the daily troubles of working people, the small dramas that add up to a life.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In his decision, Liman found the article was protected reporting on a matter of public concern and dismissed all claims against the Times.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Because of the outsize anticipation, initial reports of delays and extensive rewrites on Season 2 created worries that the series’ intricate narrative puzzle might implode.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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There happens to be one available that would help ease any worry about Bosa's injury issues throughout the year.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Meanwhile, European defense and infrastructure spending is expected to support growth amid growing unease over the U.S. commitment to Ukraine.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The series draws its fear and unease from a chilling idea: the sense that dangerous people often hide in plain sight.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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