as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
the edginess of the basketball players in the moments before the start of the tournament was apparent
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edginess
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Ultimately, these discussions about college don’t have to include arguments or high anxiety.—
Robert Cole,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
By Linda Wells Skin in the Game Leather Bound Tanning is back, and Gen Z is ignoring the risks, turning to sunbathing and tanning beds to soothe anxiety and feel in control By Erin Flaherty Read On Dietary Restrictions?—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some candidates for office have expressed unease about disciplinary actions that were taken against four writers earlier this year.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Mountain West has subsequently pillaged lower levels for new members, and the domino effect has left many mid-majors in a state of unease at best, total disarray and panic at worst.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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His worry is that a robust response could be lacking since both the U.S. and a number of European countries have cut so much of their humanitarian aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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Lauritsen said while the foundation is not against the project, its biggest worry is that the road won’t be built with ample areas for wildlife to cross.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During the period of high inflation, price rises were being felt across the board, but tensions still mounted, notably between grocers and manufacturers.—
Andrew Butt,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s secondary tariff threats have escalated tensions between Washington and another of its most important trading partners.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The apprehension came after law enforcement told certain residents to shelter in place due to a sighting in the area Tuesday morning.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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The city's fugitive apprehension unit is pursuing other suspects who have not been captured yet.—
Peter D'Abrosca , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Edginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edginess. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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