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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
First thing about this frantic 24-team push that’s sounded any fun at all.
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Jason Kirk, New York Times, 22 May 2026
In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The daytime killing set off a frantic manhunt across the Northeast.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Instead of approaching pre-season cleaning as a frantic clear-out, experts suggest embracing thoughtful edits, a natural flow, and season-less updates that make a home feel lighter, more timeless and deeply personal.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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Jason Kirk, New York Times, 22 May 2026
In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The daytime killing set off a frantic manhunt across the Northeast.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Instead of approaching pre-season cleaning as a frantic clear-out, experts suggest embracing thoughtful edits, a natural flow, and season-less updates that make a home feel lighter, more timeless and deeply personal.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frantic
Adjective
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If a bear approaches in a defensive manner (appears agitated and/or charges), stop.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Trump loudly agitated for her release.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Scenes of furious sketching, intricate designs of delicate cutouts and swirling shapes and fabrics, pinning, sewing and the bustle of runway shows alternate with fretting about how to pay the rent.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The post, liked by 8 million users, drew thousands of comments, mostly from furious Knicks fans who couldn’t believe that the furry red Muppet didn’t fully endorse his hometown team for its away game.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Both Jesse and Ashley were emotionally distraught and crying throughout the video.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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The next night, Husband arrived for his shift looking shaky and distraught and breathing heavily.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The next morning, my feet began to itch like mad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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None of that would've been possible without the vision that Clay Travis laid out to me early in 2020 as the world was about to go mad.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Kyoto, Japan — Nancy Higginbotham wasn’t worried when her 20-year-old son got on a train by himself during their family vacation in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Farmers are now worried the beef industry could be on the fritz for a while.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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What all present did expect was a fierce contest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Bagnulo noted that the competition will be fierce.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The entries never become frightened.—
Kate Casey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Russia had vowed more intense attacks and warned foreign diplomats to abandon Kyiv.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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That funding faced intense scrutiny from a handful of Republicans, prompting senators to abandon it.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Frantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frantic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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