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Recent Examples of inquietude
Partying continued Friday, even as French officials pleaded with the participants to leave and as inquietude mounted within the French government.
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Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2021
Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquietude
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Still, the broader bond rout reflects anxiety about the global economy after crude oil surged toward $120 a barrel, up almost 80% since the Iran war began and disrupted shipments from the Middle East.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Studies have shown a correlation between heavy digital dependence and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and stress.—
Karen Garcia,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Those unseen spaces have a kind of electrical charge, the power of bonds and conflicts, of underlying tensions and demands.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Friends later told police that tensions had been growing within the group.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other groups, including the Minnesota Catholic Conference, expressed similar unease.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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General symptoms experienced by people with this condition include disrupted sleep, dysphoria (a state of unease or unhappiness) and difficulty managing stress.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instead of the fanciest, most high-maintenance option, Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids, recommends choosing washer-safe curtains that can withstand the heat and agitation necessary to get rid of mold and mildew.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Its responses are syrupy, its handling is unremarkable, and its odd brake pedal feel creates a sense of disquietude.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
26 Apr. 2023
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The group’s songs, all dance grooves, pulsing bass lines and ’80s-tinged synths, have typically reeked of disquietude and served as a maze into Healy’s brilliant but occasionally self-indulgent mind.—
Dan Hyman,
Washington Post,
21 Oct. 2022
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In the canonical metaphorical example, a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, and the cascading sequence of atmospheric perturbations leads to a tornado in Texas.—
Dan Garisto,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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By comparing the forward and backward series of operations, the new algorithm can see the effects of this perturbation throughout the molecule and so model the molecule as a whole.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Oct. 2025
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The reasons for this cautious response are many, ranging from the precarious diplomatic implications of the conflict, disruptions to its energy security, and the embarrassing implications of allowing an ally to be destroyed.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kenya Airways Saturday said flights were disrupted, with some diverted to the coastal city of Mombasa, and that disruptions would continue for hours.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Inquietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquietude. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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