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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
There was no easing in or getting antsy.
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Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
When a successful law-graduate cousin announces a plan to open a high-end restaurant in town, Azik’s loftiest dreams are reawakened — but one look at him, with his cauliflower ear and his antsy demeanor, is enough to tell you Azik is not someone for whom dreams readily come true.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Residents who enjoy the convenience of the store’s proximity to the Edens Expressway and neighboring local communities have grown antsy for a new retailer.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Boudreau and Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf grew antsy on the bench and so Boudreau pulled Kesler off Toews and sent Getzlaf onto the ice.
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Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
When a successful law-graduate cousin announces a plan to open a high-end restaurant in town, Azik’s loftiest dreams are reawakened — but one look at him, with his cauliflower ear and his antsy demeanor, is enough to tell you Azik is not someone for whom dreams readily come true.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Residents who enjoy the convenience of the store’s proximity to the Edens Expressway and neighboring local communities have grown antsy for a new retailer.
—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Boudreau and Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf grew antsy on the bench and so Boudreau pulled Kesler off Toews and sent Getzlaf onto the ice.
—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antsy
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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With voters nationwide worried about inflation and the rising cost of living, some Californians might feel less inclined to provide full healthcare coverage to those lacking legal status.
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Even Jason notices the guests are fidgety.
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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.
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.
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Though fans are anxious to see Andrade return to more events, her job in Rio is done.
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Homeless, his body torn, Odysseus needs to get back to her and Telemachus, his anxious son, and to clean up the mess.
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Atlanta artist Truett Dietz’s twitchy, colorful, anxiety-laden drawings at Wolfgang Gallery are visions of our brains on internet.
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But the potential for a face-plant remains, especially given the large percentage of shares that will be doled out to retail investors who are, by and large, big Musk fans but also tend to be twitchy.
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One was of Christopher Isherwood (an avid collector of his work) and his partner Don Bachardy.
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Born February 18, 1954, in Antigo, Bradley was an avid reader and history buff.
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Oprah selected it for her book club; at her compound in Montecito, Whitehead was so nervous that her staff insisted on blow-drying the damp patches of his dress shirt before they were introduced.
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The low unemployment rate had made many economists nervous, including some on the Fed.
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Scotland may have lost 0-1 to Morocco in a World Cup match at Boston Stadium on Friday, but the thing the Tartan Army was most upset about?
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Katie Wilson won an upset victory to lead Seattle last fall.
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antsy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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