panic-stricken

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Recent Examples of panic-stricken For the first time in his life, the great shark couldn’t swim freely and, panic-stricken, bolted clear of his world and there was only emptiness, and his tail and pectoral fins were helpless in the void. Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025 That afternoon, another detainee called her with a message that left her panic-stricken: Her son, 25-year-old Yoiker David Sequera, had been taken away to a notorious offshore prison. Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 These are not the first crew members to be panic-stricken by a stray rat today. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panic-stricken
Adjective
  • Republicans are frightened, too.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Farima was withdrawn and frightened.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • It’s struck fear in the hearts of panicked citizens.
    Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Footage showed panicked students fleeing for cover under the Western sunshine.
    Melissa Galbraith, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In a recent video posted to the AI Bible's Youtube channel, buildings crumble and terrified-looking people claw their way through the rubble.
    Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Ed and Lorraine are the beautiful, tragic saviors of a terrified family confronted with a deep evil, strengthened by the power of their love for each other.
    Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This version of Frankenstein’s monster enters the world as a frightened newborn babe, scared and curious and desperate for human affection.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, Vanngo wants everyone to keep in mind that makeup is meant to be played and experimented with, so don’t be scared to try a new look.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Was Broncos coach Robert Park concerned — maybe a little panicky?
    Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Panic-stricken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panic-stricken. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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