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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaded
feared
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Yet oil futures have not skyrocketed to the dangerous levels forecasters feared — at least not yet.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026 -
However, that idea met significant opposition from downstream coastal cities, who feared the long groins would stop sand from flowing to their beaches.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Dreaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaded. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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