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
Though still emerging, research indicates these devices may offer emotional benefits, reducing loneliness and agitation among hospice patients.
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Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Severe symptoms start to appear within two weeks of initial onset and can include anxiety, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 14 Aug. 2025
What has Perry done to provoke so much agitation and scorn?
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
According to Gardner, the biggest threats to delicate clothing are heat, harsh detergents, and too much agitation.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
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Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Severe symptoms start to appear within two weeks of initial onset and can include anxiety, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 14 Aug. 2025
What has Perry done to provoke so much agitation and scorn?
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
According to Gardner, the biggest threats to delicate clothing are heat, harsh detergents, and too much agitation.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
Noun
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Marvel fans went into a frenzy.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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An extension of the Black Hole, Raider Nation gathers at this spot and turns it into a football frenzy on Sundays, or whenever the Raiders suit up.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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At the council meeting for the resolution, several migrants and their families spoke in favor of its passage, expressing their anxieties in day-to-day life, according to The Chronicle.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The starting point is learning to cultivate present-moment awareness and simply noticing your anxiety.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara condemned the rampage and said the repeat offender endangered the public.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say Hopson got angry because someone was dancing with his girlfriend at the party, pulled out a knife, and went on a bloody rampage that ended with four victims hospitalized — two of whom died.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.—
Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The progressive fear that the Abundance movement wants to take over the Democratic Party isn’t baseless at all — its adherents have plenty of influence in it now.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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At least 19 people died in protests in Nepal’s capital and other cities, after rage over a social-media shutdown and corruption led to violent clashes between the police and young demonstrators.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Genius dazzles down the ages, but so do fits of rage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concern is growing about how certain food additives and preservatives may disrupt the gut’s delicate balance.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The prospect of governments being ousted in Tokyo and Paris fueled further uncertainty, while investors voiced worry over expansive deficit spending in London and Berlin.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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My worry is that inaction is not a strategy.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The brief spasm, though, betrays an unease in the incredibly slim majority Johnson controls and the volatility in his base.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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That sense of unease has grown more in recent years, as shifting immigration policies fuel confusion about what protections still exist.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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