1
as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
scary stories that were the product of a feverish imagination
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
the desperate prisoner made a feverish appeal for mercy
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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
working at a feverish pace to get the project done on time
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Recent Examples of feverish
The attempt to escape produces a feverish condition in the animal, and that tends to impart a strong flavor to the meat.
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Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Brian De Palma's lurid, almost feverish depiction of the bullying and abuse that Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) suffers at school and at home manages to feel empathetic rather than exploitative.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But the feverish crowds are also seen in smaller arenas on the grounds, and not always in the best way.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
That long trough in the industry left an enduring shortage of new homes, which in turn caused a feverish bidding-up of existing properties.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Brian De Palma's lurid, almost feverish depiction of the bullying and abuse that Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) suffers at school and at home manages to feel empathetic rather than exploitative.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But the feverish crowds are also seen in smaller arenas on the grounds, and not always in the best way.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
That long trough in the industry left an enduring shortage of new homes, which in turn caused a feverish bidding-up of existing properties.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverish
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carlson’s treatment of Fuentes on the show was in direct contrast to the pundit’s heated interview with Cruz in June.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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With more than 33 billion plays and one of the most passionate fanbases on the Roblox platform, Grow a Garden is a game where players cultivate thriving gardens, trade crops, decorate worlds, and collaborate in seasonal events.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both are impeccably made and performed and will have passionate supporters.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Marissa’s frantic initial attempts to find him and figure out what happened create a suspenseful, frightening opening.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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As the family's frantic search begins, the media is quick to point the finger at Marissa and her friend, Jenny Kaminski (Fanning), whose nanny, Carrie Finch (Sophia Lillis), becomes the prime suspect.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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No pretending to be too cool to be excited, just vibing and living in the moment.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now Lomax is excited for future opportunities to work with other brands.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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The lookalike duo flashed their identical warm smiles while attending the Mothers & Daughters 4 Choice event back in '94.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cue more furious backlash from the Democratic base.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Sources said Turness, the BBC News chief, was blocked by the board from making a statement, a turn of events that is said to have left her furious.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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On a tech podcast released last weekend, Altman appeared to grow agitated when host Brad Gerstner asked how OpenAI would fund the commitments given current revenues.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lairmore, one of only two witnesses called, testified that officers perceived a potential threat from an agitated Dunn.—
Andrew Goudsward,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The instrumentals are as intricate and lush as her fervent vocal runs, which rise and collapse within seconds.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Shawnee, a slate of Democratic-leaning candidates bested their conservative rivals, fueled by fervent voter support for tax rebate programs and infrastructure projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Feverish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feverish. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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