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as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
every room in my childhood home is fraught with memories
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as in uneasy
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
had a fraught meeting with his estranged wife to discuss a divorce settlement
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Recent Examples of fraught
But there’s something about doing it at a time where our politics are so fraught and the wellbeing of our planet, our country, and our neighborhoods literally can change on a dime now.
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Of course, the only real miscommunication seems to stem from their own fraught union amid the pressures of an impending adoption.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Any path to floor votes on the legislation, however, would be politically fraught.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Pennsylvania is one of the nation’s top power exporters and natural gas producers and the complex debate among policymakers to move the industry forward is fraught.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Of course, the only real miscommunication seems to stem from their own fraught union amid the pressures of an impending adoption.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Any path to floor votes on the legislation, however, would be politically fraught.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Pennsylvania is one of the nation’s top power exporters and natural gas producers and the complex debate among policymakers to move the industry forward is fraught.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraught
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This sustainable approach stems from her upbringing in a crowded household with three siblings.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, some attendees at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, started to feel uneasy.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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But Sherrill remains uneasy about what could happen next.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump, Maine governor clash in tense exchange at White House A U.S. District Court judge temporarily blocked the USDA from choking off funds after Maine sued the federal government.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Once tense and apprehensive, Mateo is later shown basking in the sun and running along the sand with other dogs in the care of his rescuer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Thomas and Novak pulled away from a packed leaderboard on Sunday, and battled it out down the stretch.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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In cases where advertising is inevitable, some prefer ads that appeal on a personal level over messaging that can be inappropriate or, even, disturbing and offensive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ghosts that wink could be scary but the face Sal makes is disturbing in other ways.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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Comparisons to iconic heel turns like Hulk Hogan's nWo alliance are rife, given Cena's lengthy babyface tenure.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Speculation is rife, varied Speculation as to what form an affordable Tesla (maybe more than one vehicle) will take varies.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The voice of Pope Francis has been such a voice—gentle, disarming, and at times, unsettling.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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These experiments busted the urban myth but also pointed to a the truth about how companies like Facebook sometimes serve up such disturbingly accurate advertisements that is much more complex, and unsettling.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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How to know when your dog is agitated Identifying an anxious or aggressive dog can be tricky, as negative and positive emotional indicators can often be confused.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Fed chief said Wednesday the central bank can be patient while assessing data on inflation and employment, which are its dual mandates, while anxious consumers and businesses eye potentially prolonged economic instability.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Fraught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraught. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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