feared

past tense of fear

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feared Reaching Communities In 2017 radiology specialist and physician Ileana Gill, who was working in Venezuela, feared her daughter might be dying. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025 The project drew opposition from environmental groups and neighbors who feared destruction of wetlands where bald eagles and other wildlife congregated. IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025 The establishment – those Men in Grey Suits so feared and hated by Diana – are watching closely. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025 Fortunately for the Rams, the injury doesn't appear as serious as initially feared. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feared
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feared
worried
Verb
  • Her mother-in-law tried to help by offering to take care of the dogs herself, but the woman worried that would be too much to ask.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • For employees worried that AI agents could take their jobs, one of the field’s leading founders says the technology is still far from perfect.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Feared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feared. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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