panicky

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Recent Examples of panicky Was Broncos coach Robert Park concerned — maybe a little panicky? Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panicky
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
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Danni-Elle Townsend, who’s made a solid impression in PPA internationals this year, was upset in the first round by 43-yr old qualifier and eventual Bronze medalist from Japan Rika Fujiwara, a former WTA tennis pro who toured for more than 20 years before retiring from Tennis in 2020.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In the episode for which Howard is nominated, Matt is apprehensive to give feedback to the director that a scene from his new movie needs to be cut.
    Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Auggie appeared apprehensive at first and didn't quite know what to do with the bed.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
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  • Farima was withdrawn and frightened.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
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • One gunshot from a jittery thief was about to change her world.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Back in his Talking Head-fronting days, the euphoria was the jittery kind.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025

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

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