restiveness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restiveness
Noun
  • Even with the constant turmoil on special teams, the offense routinely made it into Patriots territory.
    Mike Kaye September 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Callie, the hottest person at Seattle Grace, went through so much turmoil and humiliation in her relationships prior to that, including, but not limited to, being cheated on by her husband and being dumped by a newly out lesbian who couldn’t handle her being bisexual.
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Though when that context is Newcastle’s longer-term top-flight form, then a general feeling of unease is becoming justified.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Despite a growing sense of unease, museum leaders across the country have largely remained silent.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Local grievances—such as power outages in Madagascar or rising food prices in Kenya—can quickly escalate into nationwide unrest, amplified by viral hashtags, memes and shared digital culture.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In other footage of the unrest, two men were seen engaging in a fistfight outside the ICE facility before they were detained.
    Greg Norman , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Other benefits of acupuncture were pain intensity reduction, an improvement of physical functions, and fewer anxiety symptoms.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The stress among the friend group about their costume theme is giving me more anxiety than a haunted hayride.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • What is the worry for governments and what is the worry for ordinary civilians?
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Fresh data revealed jobless claims far under expectations — suggesting layoffs remain limited and the labor market is holding firm despite Fed worries.
    Benzinga, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That transaction came amid mounting tension between Angel City’s founding lead investor, Alexis Ohanian, and the team’s three co-founders, Julie Uhrman, Kara Nortman and Natalie Portman.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • First serving as deputy prime minister before becoming prime minister in 2014, Vučić won plaudits for seeking to resolve long-standing tensions over Kosovo’s status as a sovereign country.
    Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Williams also underwent blood tests and electrophysiological testing to measure the electrical activity of his nerves and muscles, as well as physical testing once a month.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Clear info calms the nerves and gets people ready to party.
    Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • He’s been sedated for the most part since the crash, to prevent any additional physical exertion or agitation that could worsen his injuries.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
  • So, would Hegel be shaking his beard in furious agitation?
    Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Restiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restiveness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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