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as in agitated
feeling overwhelming fear or worry
the frantic parents were searching all over the fairgrounds for their lost child
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as in furious
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
the holiday season seems to be moving along at a frantic pace
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Recent Examples of frantic
As can be seen from the often-frantic antics on the sidelines, the managers and coaches also have a lot to prove — and potentially to lose.
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Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The frantic searching continued Saturday — mostly by civilians, with a growing number of international rescue teams joining in the efforts.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The Chinese color research is being fueled by a frantic trend in its domestic car market where black is definitely this year’s color of choice.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
On Thursday, the Hub’s phone was ringing with frantic calls for assistance.
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Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for frantic
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The frantic searching continued Saturday — mostly by civilians, with a growing number of international rescue teams joining in the efforts.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
The Chinese color research is being fueled by a frantic trend in its domestic car market where black is definitely this year’s color of choice.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
On Thursday, the Hub’s phone was ringing with frantic calls for assistance.
—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for frantic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frantic
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People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.
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However, first base umpire Todd Tichenor tossed the agitated second baseman after Chisholm spiked his helmet toward home plate.
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There was a furious campaign in India, led by the public, the media, and politicians, demanding revenge.
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There are no rookies likely to get that kind of prominence on this year’s Oilers team, but there are young players who will get noticed due to furious forechecking.
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In fact, when a distraught Tom Hayward suddenly reappears, a content Mary is strolling in a local park on her own.
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Her son was too distraught to speak on Sunday.
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Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
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Are Nationals fans still mad at Bryce Harper for leaving?
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that guests to the wedding are worried about the itinerary and the scale of the celebration.
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The 2023 arrest of her then-10-year-old cousin for urinating in public brought fierce condemnation.
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For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates.
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Rodríguez acknowledged that many remain too frightened to return home even after inspections declared some buildings safe.
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Some days are spent inside an Ebola Treatment Unit caring for patients who are frightened, isolated, and desperately ill.
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Indie Shakes managing director David Melville distills his production around scenes of intense conflict.
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As the planet warms, extreme heat events are becoming more common, intense and long-lasting.
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“Frantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frantic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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