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swivet

noun

ˈswi-vət

Definition of swivet

as in panic

a state of nervous or irritated concern she's all in a swivet over the meeting

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Recent Examples of swivet The swivet in Kiel speaks to a nascent shift in the German view of China, especially since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and not solely because of Beijing’s backing of Moscow. — Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 10 May 2023

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His wife, Stacy Petit Bennett, told the outlet her husband called her in a panic as his truck became surrounded by floodwaters on San Filippo Drive.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
On Wednesday, a rush to open new accounts elsewhere crashed other banks’ mobile apps, fueling public panic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of panic

Noun

They’re usually protected by sheets, blankets, or a duvet cover, which helps keep sweat, body oils, and other buildup from reaching the comforter itself.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
Something healed in me over my wedding weekend, watching my gringo groom sweat through his vintage Hollywood tux while learning to dance samba from a passista dressed in her carnival regalia.

— Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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Noun

After a marathon journey involving three connecting flights to reach Glasgow—and coming off the back of a particularly hectic week that had left me feeling a little under the weather—the lack of fuss was firmly appreciated.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Their clients, like the classic Vegas-chapel clientele, didn’t want the fuss of a giant ceremony or just didn’t have the guests.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Oct. 2026

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