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Noun
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Recently married to a promising academic yet already a frustrated wife, prone to boredom and depression?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Hunting the lockdown phase of the rut means hour upon hour of boredom interrupted by moments of pure chaos.—
Will Brantley,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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Seesawing stock prices fuel their ennui.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Among the notable new names set to walk the halls of the ennui-addled series are Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth, YouTube icon Trisha Paytas, True Blood star Sam Trammell, and Till luminary Danielle Deadwyler.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The resort’s Western hospitality is legendary, saving guests the hassle of planning and the tedium of ski lift lines.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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But there’s something more to the Kalimotxo, something that seems to be immune to sophomoric tedium or mixological condescension, something that keeps people going back decade after decade.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Several Redditor regrets stem from trends that prioritize looks over livability.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Omnilert, the company that operates the AI gun detection system, expressed regret over the incident and emphasized that its system is designed to identify a possible threat and elevate it to human review.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing are already in celebration mode with locks into the final four, while Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports are in full desperation mode heading into the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In particular, Van Sant’s direction is at once intimate and explosive, framing the chaos with empathy, allowing the audience to feel the pulse of desperation behind every decision.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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These could include feelings of overwhelming sadness (despondence), a sense that life will never get better (hopelessness) or actual thoughts of killing themselves.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Like regular depression, SAD can cause negative feelings like hopelessness, worthlessness, irritability, and guilt; fatigue or reduced energy; a loss of interest in hobbies and activities; and even physical aches and pains (including headaches, cramps, and digestive problems).—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025
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Postpartum depression can cause a range of symptoms, including intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair that keeps new moms from being able to go about their daily life, per the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
28 Oct. 2025
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Business leaders should take note that anxiety without agency deepens despair.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Morosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morosity. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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