as in panic
an extremely strong dislike or fear of someone or something
His fear of crowds eventually developed into a phobia.
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Recent Examples of phobia
The research could help scientists better understand how to help people with anxiety, phobias, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
According to research, the fear of flying is one of the most prevalent phobias in the world.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Some other common reasons behind these behaviors include teething; fears and phobias; and social isolation or boredom; among others.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Individuals with this intense flying phobia might engage in different rituals or superstitions to get ready for a flight, Taylor said.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
According to research, the fear of flying is one of the most prevalent phobias in the world.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Some other common reasons behind these behaviors include teething; fears and phobias; and social isolation or boredom; among others.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Individuals with this intense flying phobia might engage in different rituals or superstitions to get ready for a flight, Taylor said.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phobia
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Dylan Cozens gets the glory of a short-handed goal that put Maple Leafs fans in a panic entering Game 6.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Without firing a shot, China could liquidate these assets and cause instability in our financial markets raising interest rates, weakening the dollar and creating a panic.—
Paul Bernstein,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Dedicated to the 184 victims who died at the Pentagon and on American Airlines Flight 77 during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the somber National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial features 184 illuminated benches situated among 84 Crepe Myrtle trees.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Democracy is based on trust whereas dictatorships are based on terror.—
Paul Bernstein,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Yes, Walsh had her own cancer scare in 2015, when Walsh was in her mid-40s.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Along with the pregnancy came an immediate scare when the mother, Dutchess, attempted to eat one of her puppies shortly after giving birth.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Sewing anxiety and confusion are usually first steps from Trump ahead of negotiation.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Annoying airport delays, congested highways and spiraling vacation costs can result in stress and anxiety.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Objects are often askew and out of frame, and everyday sounds like a toilet flush or blinds being pulled assume a low, staticky growl, as though frights fueled by childish imagination.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from the Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series of the same name.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Phobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phobia. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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