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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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Anthropic is also worried that competitors could use Anthropic’s AI systems to turbocharge their own research — Anthropic uses its own AI systems to help create the next generation of its models.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Brandon, who lives in Rockwell, North Carolina, is worried that new Medicaid work requirements starting next year could jeopardize her health coverage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Their 1-0 win over England on June 29, 1950, in Brazil is considered the biggest upset in World Cup history.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Golden State won in overtime, and Cleveland’s upset chances fizzled almost immediately.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Even those who are apprehensive about sardines should give this salad a try.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
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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
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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After the arrests, children in her van became frightened and initially refused to get out.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2026
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Flavia Pupo, a manager at a hotel in Pinar del Río, told AP that the shaking rattled the building and frightened people in the area.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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