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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaded
feared
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said Monday the last remaining historical home facing Lake Eola will not be torn down as some residents feared, even as the city plans to expand a park entrance near its location.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026 -
In those days, international tourists often feared visiting the metropolis for fear of being kidnapped.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Dreaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaded. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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