as in worries
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 fears
Rothenberg fears that politicization at the Justice Department is impacting recruitment even in areas that have been traditionally regarded as the most non-political, such as tax litigation.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, the Global Electronics Association fears the FCC’s order and exemption process will slow the arrival and development of Wi-Fi gear.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
But to what end, for whose benefit, or to assuage what fears?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
As a result, 18-year-old Adrian Williams now fears his college scholarship could be in jeopardy.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But unless you currently are embroiled in the planning or, shudder, the paying for one, its latest theatrical production will, Chris Jones fears, be less than engrossing.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Aerospace consultant Amanda Simpson, however, fears the dream may be coming to an end.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
The movie follows Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), an A-list Hollywood star and recovering addict who fears the destruction of his reputation when a mysterious extortionist threatens to release a damaging video of him.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
That campaign would face up against longstanding fears about the Royals leaving town after the Chiefs’ announced move to Kansas, fears that could doom a race to collect signatures.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, the Global Electronics Association fears the FCC’s order and exemption process will slow the arrival and development of Wi-Fi gear.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
But to what end, for whose benefit, or to assuage what fears?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
As a result, 18-year-old Adrian Williams now fears his college scholarship could be in jeopardy.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But unless you currently are embroiled in the planning or, shudder, the paying for one, its latest theatrical production will, Chris Jones fears, be less than engrossing.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Aerospace consultant Amanda Simpson, however, fears the dream may be coming to an end.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
The movie follows Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), an A-list Hollywood star and recovering addict who fears the destruction of his reputation when a mysterious extortionist threatens to release a damaging video of him.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
That campaign would face up against longstanding fears about the Royals leaving town after the Chiefs’ announced move to Kansas, fears that could doom a race to collect signatures.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fears
worries
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Jessica Klein, a researcher with the center, worries about the consequences.—
Taylor Sisk,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Drought usually peaks in summer, not spring, and that’s what worries meteorologists.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Fears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fears. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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