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Recent Examples of panicky
In the mid-2010s, when every other norm of civility was beginning to fall apart, Jeopardy strategy became a panicky knife fight for the Doubles, the most powerful clues on the board.
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Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
The redemption requests at Blue Owl included some large institutions and wasn’t just limited to panicky retail investors, this person said.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Most descriptions conclude that Obama used this quirky exchange to overrule his panicky advisors and run full steam ahead on health reform.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Diving supplies, stratospheric prices, and rules and regs for who could buy how much gas and when sent Americans into panicky buying habits.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Avoid jerky or panicky movements, and don’t wave for help — movement may attract the drone.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Then her daughter’s voice grew panicky.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
As top-tier sports continue to flee pay-TV like so many panicky horses hoofing their way out of a burning stable, the WNBA is nosing around for oats among the haybales as the sparks fly skyward.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After Ava is revealed as the sixth juror, Rachel, Keanu and others give Morgan props for her social game and comp wins, though Ava notes Morgan can be panicky with her decision-making.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
The redemption requests at Blue Owl included some large institutions and wasn’t just limited to panicky retail investors, this person said.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Most descriptions conclude that Obama used this quirky exchange to overrule his panicky advisors and run full steam ahead on health reform.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Diving supplies, stratospheric prices, and rules and regs for who could buy how much gas and when sent Americans into panicky buying habits.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Avoid jerky or panicky movements, and don’t wave for help — movement may attract the drone.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Then her daughter’s voice grew panicky.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
As top-tier sports continue to flee pay-TV like so many panicky horses hoofing their way out of a burning stable, the WNBA is nosing around for oats among the haybales as the sparks fly skyward.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After Ava is revealed as the sixth juror, Rachel, Keanu and others give Morgan props for her social game and comp wins, though Ava notes Morgan can be panicky with her decision-making.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panicky
Adjective
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That combination of a panicked young voice and an older parent who loves them is the most reliably devastating pairing a scammer can manufacture.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The visual contrast between Patricia’s panicked, mad dashing and the Boogeyman’s extreeeemely slow pace is consistently hilarious.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Kyoto, Japan — Nancy Higginbotham wasn’t worried when her 20-year-old son got on a train by himself during their family vacation in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Farmers are now worried the beef industry could be on the fritz for a while.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Brueggmann was more than good Friday, lifting the Warriors to a 2-1 upset victory over Marist in a Class 4A state semifinal game at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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According to the standings, this wasn’t much of an upset.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Haymon was much less apprehensive of expressing her opinions, particularly her preference for Gascon’s policies.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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There are even Allure editors who remain apprehensive.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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JPMorgan's traders are getting nervous about the state of the current stock market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Countless fans have taken to social media with similar issues, but some were too nervous to talk with WBZ-TV on camera for fear of it impacting their status.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The entries never become frightened.—
Kate Casey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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At one end is the anxious, under‑saved retiree doing everything possible to stretch limited assets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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During the first week of the cell phone ban at my school, students were anxious about losing the constant stream of their music, the ability to maintain instant communication with friends, and the immediate access to their social media feeds.—
Sarah Said,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Vincent pursues Jimmy like a homing missile, but the young man is jittery and restless in his own skin up against Jimmy’s shameless self-assuredness.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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By Wednesday morning, a jittery calm had returned.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Panicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panicky. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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