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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
At sites such as these, balancing conservation with the desire to generate tourism revenue and bolster local economies is fraught with challenges.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
But that changed when the family entered a fraught custody battle in Miami-Dade family court.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Lancaster’s feature is slinky and strange, with many scenes shot within a real-life dance camp itself, the woods themselves forming an eerie backdrop for a fraught tale of girlfriends on edge.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
But that changed when the family entered a fraught custody battle in Miami-Dade family court.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Lancaster’s feature is slinky and strange, with many scenes shot within a real-life dance camp itself, the woods themselves forming an eerie backdrop for a fraught tale of girlfriends on edge.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraught
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This means that even in crowded situations, foliage can capture light, including shady locations where sunlight is at a premium.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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From ancient pilgrim paths in southern Italy to lava fields in Iceland, these routes reward walkers with quieter trails, stronger ties to local communities and landscapes that feel earned rather than crowded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Yet at the height of his triumph, Brooks was uneasy.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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After feeling uneasy about being famous for comedy at first, Faris now sees it as a privilege.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Antonelli leads by 43 points from Russell after a tense wheel-to-wheel battle between them at the last race in Canada ended abruptly with an engine failure for Russell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Scott Pelley was then fired this week after a tense confrontation with CBS News bosses.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Hollywood used to pump out movies as mediocre but occasionally charming as The Breadwinner, buoyed by the always-reliable power of seeing a comedy with a packed audience in a theater.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Today, its reputation precedes it and the place remains packed night-after-night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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This approach to archival material thus wrestles with a disturbing present in which family dispossession is both normalized and pathologized in the media every single day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The report, released Thursday, details disturbing accounts from several of Platner’s ex-girlfriends.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Trust us, the drugstore aisles are rife with formulas boasting elegant finishes and suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin—all at a great value.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Dentistry is rife with judgment calls based on preferences, while oncology isn’t.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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This unsettling event haunted Stephen for decades, driving him to collaborate with filmmakers Cynthia Hill and Christine Delp in a search for answers.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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When an unsettling piece of evidence is revealed, Tara and her crew investigate the disturbing circumstances surrounding the case and attempt to uncover the truth about her brother’s disappearance.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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“Fraught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraught. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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