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Recent Examples of overanxious
But Withers, a 24-year-old UNC graduate student who once starred at North Mecklenburg High, got overanxious at just the wrong time.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Advertisement Perhaps overanxious at the plate with so much on the table, the Mets left the bases loaded in the first and second and stranded eight runners overall through the first five innings.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Doncic might sling a pass across the span of an overanxious defense, to an unmarked teammate in the distant corner.
—Robert O'Connell, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2022
In the wake of humiliation in Afghanistan, would Washington be overanxious to demonstrate America’s continuing strength?
—Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021
In our overanxious age, worrying is sometimes now associated with the problem of overparenting.
—Perri Klass, Harper's Magazine, 25 May 2021
But his presence was charming, like an overanxious kid brother who nonetheless puts everyone at ease.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 19 Sep. 2020
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Advertisement Perhaps overanxious at the plate with so much on the table, the Mets left the bases loaded in the first and second and stranded eight runners overall through the first five innings.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Doncic might sling a pass across the span of an overanxious defense, to an unmarked teammate in the distant corner.
—Robert O'Connell, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2022
In the wake of humiliation in Afghanistan, would Washington be overanxious to demonstrate America’s continuing strength?
—Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021
In our overanxious age, worrying is sometimes now associated with the problem of overparenting.
—Perri Klass, Harper's Magazine, 25 May 2021
But his presence was charming, like an overanxious kid brother who nonetheless puts everyone at ease.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 19 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overanxious
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Research in attachment theory tells us that people with anxious attachment tendencies often monitor signs of availability and care in their partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While all of his children enjoy supporting him at his fights, María is the one who gets the most anxious, according to Canelo.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Small business owners, who rely on social media to promote and sell their products, were especially worried with a busy festive season looming.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Parents are worried not just about getting food on the table, but whether that food is good for their kids.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite his status as a pop culture icon for close to 50 years now, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has claimed he’s not terribly bothered about being overlooked by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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When taking a deeper look at what causes Americans to feel bothered about protesters waving Mexican flags, some clear patterns emerge.—
Loren Collingwood,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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Predictably, the hubbub surrounding the photo was eventually framed as a war between uptight virgins and godless heathens, with a quieter contingent astounded only by the fact that this kind of marketing could still be so effective.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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The more uptight Theo gets, the looser Benedict’s performance appears, and his facility for physical comedy gets a workout.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From embattled and high-strung romances to one three-time divorcée, here's a look at her relationship timeline.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Vest has always been high-strung, prone to wearing emotion on his sleeve.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even with the mixed indications for winter golf, course owners are nervous, NCGOA CEO Jay Karen said on a video call.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Of the roiling mass of restless natives, cranky artists and tattered idealists who rose up across the Southland this summer to flip off darkness and call America back to its better angels?—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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While his wife and daughter build a new life in Vienna, Roman stays behind — confused, restless and convinced that things will get better.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Verdict At approximately $6 per share, Opendoor trades at valuations reminiscent of distressed assets, though those valuations may not be low enough.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The financially distressed 113-year-old organization recently voted to hike membership prices by 160% over the next few years to help keep the group afloat.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Overanxious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overanxious. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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