as in worrying
to experience concern or anxiety
her friends feared that she was dating a guy who was all wrong for her
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Recent Examples of fearing
The Iran war has dampened the mood at China’s biggest trade fair, with exporters fearing the conflict will further dent demand for their products as economic growth slows.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026
This year, though, the fund has taken a beating, with investors fearing artificial intelligence may be able to replicate many software functions for a fraction of the cost.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Izzo initially allowed it but then refused more, fearing the effect of being around many graves on Ikhlass’s kids, who were living with her and Izzo in the school.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The party has been mired in a messy primary season with some leaders fearing the crowded field could cost them spot in the November general election.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Leaders expressed reluctance to get involved earlier in the war, fearing a broader conflict.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
While Council members expressed sympathy towardf those who have been impacted by recent federal immigration action, some members were hesitant to pursue such an ordinance, fearing that the legislation would give residents a false sense of security.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Some countries, fearing shortages, have started to impose restrictions in a bid to narrow the yawning gap between supply and demand.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Although Amodei, who was leading the company’s safety team, had helped to pitch the deal to Bill Gates, many people on the team were anxious about it, fearing that Microsoft would insert provisions that overrode OpenAI’s ethical commitments.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026
This year, though, the fund has taken a beating, with investors fearing artificial intelligence may be able to replicate many software functions for a fraction of the cost.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Izzo initially allowed it but then refused more, fearing the effect of being around many graves on Ikhlass’s kids, who were living with her and Izzo in the school.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The party has been mired in a messy primary season with some leaders fearing the crowded field could cost them spot in the November general election.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Leaders expressed reluctance to get involved earlier in the war, fearing a broader conflict.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
While Council members expressed sympathy towardf those who have been impacted by recent federal immigration action, some members were hesitant to pursue such an ordinance, fearing that the legislation would give residents a false sense of security.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Some countries, fearing shortages, have started to impose restrictions in a bid to narrow the yawning gap between supply and demand.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Although Amodei, who was leading the company’s safety team, had helped to pitch the deal to Bill Gates, many people on the team were anxious about it, fearing that Microsoft would insert provisions that overrode OpenAI’s ethical commitments.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearing
worrying
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But manufacturers are also worrying about survival.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For nine days, a young wolf named Neukgu had all of South Korea watching, worrying and hoping.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Fearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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