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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
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
Washington is getting antsy about the power imbalance.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Residents at the meeting also grew antsy.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
And this is when the kidnappers and the people around them can make mistakes, or get antsy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2026
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Washington is getting antsy about the power imbalance.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Residents at the meeting also grew antsy.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
And this is when the kidnappers and the people around them can make mistakes, or get antsy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for antsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antsy
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Anthropic is also worried that competitors could use Anthropic’s AI systems to turbocharge their own research — Anthropic uses its own AI systems to help create the next generation of its models.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Brandon, who lives in Rockwell, North Carolina, is worried that new Medicaid work requirements starting next year could jeopardize her health coverage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Even Jason notices the guests are fidgety.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 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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Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Studiously moderated, but excited, voices amplified news of the actual invasion of Europe read hastily in Orlando Morning Sentinel.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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At one end is the anxious, under‑saved retiree doing everything possible to stretch limited assets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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During the first week of the cell phone ban at my school, students were anxious about losing the constant stream of their music, the ability to maintain instant communication with friends, and the immediate access to their social media feeds.—
Sarah Said,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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The contest was laboured for much of normal time and extra-time, lacking a defining moment or image, but Gabriel gave it to us with a twitchy attempt over the crossbar, a crushing error which led PSG captain Marquinhos (his Brazil team-mate) to console him immediately, above.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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And this person is a twitchy young woman with a gorgeous mop of hair.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Mage — himself an avid collector — said that emotional connection was intentional from the beginning.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The original shoes were gifted to her by LeBron James — a newly avid golfer and fan of Korda’s — but the spacing in them felt roomier than her everyday pair.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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JPMorgan's traders are getting nervous about the state of the current stock market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Countless fans have taken to social media with similar issues, but some were too nervous to talk with WBZ-TV on camera for fear of it impacting their status.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Brueggmann was more than good Friday, lifting the Warriors to a 2-1 upset victory over Marist in a Class 4A state semifinal game at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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According to the standings, this wasn’t much of an upset.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antsy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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