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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaded
feared
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In the past, many of the poorer guests had the skittish look of people who feared eviction at any moment.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Residents also feared the industrial project would increase traffic and reduce nearby property values.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Dreaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaded. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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