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Recent Examples of boredom Smoking often masks something deeper: stress, social anxiety, trauma, or even boredom. John Samuels, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 In fact, the broader legalization of cannabis for recreational and medical purposes has likely driven its boosted popularity and public image, leading many to see it as a relatively safe substance for relaxation and relief from stress, pain, and even boredom. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2025 Puzzles are a terrific way to avoid boredom, which can lead to destructive, unwanted behaviors. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025 To differentiate between boredom, separation anxiety, and compulsive behavior, Petersel explained that timing and intensity are key. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for boredom
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melancholy
Noun
  • Labor Day is suffused with a certain melancholy at the end of summer and children are already back in school.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
  • That betrayal, like so many others, fed the melancholy in Brian's music.
    Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025

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