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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
he was feeling understandably antsy about the tax audit
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as in fidgety
making jerky or restless movements
after a few minutes in the formal restaurant, the kids got antsy
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
she's been antsy to start what promises to be an exciting new job
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Recent Examples of antsy
But as the marketing agency's French clients grew antsy and opportunities with Italian companies started falling through the cracks, boss Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) and coworkers Julien (Samuel Arnold) and Luc (Bruno Gouery) saw the writing on the wall.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Gardeners can become antsy during the winter when there are fewer opportunities to get their hands in the dirt or put all those tools in the shed to use.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
On the other hand, parents will be pleased to know that the movie has a run-time of only an hour and 30 minutes, which is the sweet spot for kids who start to get antsy during longer movies.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
Bored and antsy during Covid lockdown, DiRusso’s bandmate urged her to join TikTok.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Gardeners can become antsy during the winter when there are fewer opportunities to get their hands in the dirt or put all those tools in the shed to use.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
On the other hand, parents will be pleased to know that the movie has a run-time of only an hour and 30 minutes, which is the sweet spot for kids who start to get antsy during longer movies.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
Bored and antsy during Covid lockdown, DiRusso’s bandmate urged her to join TikTok.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antsy
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While the consequences of skipping routine medical care may not always be immediate, Muthyala said providers are worried about the downstream impact all of this will have on the health of the community.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some were worried about not competing for championships because of being out of the WPIAL.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The two go toe-to-toe in power and precision, but the Breville’s intuitive assembly is a massive improvement on the Cuisinart’s notoriously fidgety and fussy locking mechanisms.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Many young children will be fidgety sitting at a desk for a long period of time, so this can help.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
25 July 2024
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Looking ahead, Matt and Hannah are excited to see where the wind will take them and their business.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Portage Mayor Austin Bonta was excited for Hammond on Thursday despite the Bears not choosing Portage’s Halas Harbor stadium proposal announced last week.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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By Phillip Reese | KFF Health News After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Keith and Chantal Tkachuk were in the stands, where Keith had noticed his sons were looking twitchy just before puck drop.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Recruiting analysts have described him as twitchy and elite with long-term potential.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition to his prowess as a musician, Colón was also an avid sociopolitical activist, lending his voice to endorse New York politicians and on the stages of Latino neighborhoods.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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An avid field recordist, Kamaru has spoken of running his documentations of his surroundings—buses and bustling markets in Nairobi, sirens and birdsong in Berlin—through various types of digital processing, stretching and mulching and interweaving them with synths until the humdrum becomes musical.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
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Almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, chia, and flax are rich in magnesium and omega-3s, helping to support nervous-system and hormonal balance.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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And to be perfectly fair, nervous gratuitous laughter at stupid jokes is not unknown among anyone, including the press corps.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Fedor Zugic scored nine points on a trio of first-half 3-pointers to lead Creighton (14-14, 8-9), unable to build off a big upset Wednesday at UConn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Residents in Queens are getting upset over the explanation from the city for a massive puddle that just won't go away.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antsy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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