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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreading
fearing
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Since her early days as a salon receptionist, the artist formerly known as Catherine Garner has channeled her unbridled id with a head-spinning boldness that would be probable cause for exorcism in most God-fearing countries.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Three Iraqi friends and acquaintances of Kittleson spoke about her on condition of anonymity, fearing reprisal from armed groups if they were publicly linked to her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreading. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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