1
as in fears
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
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as in concerns
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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Recent Examples of worries
And as demand continues to climb, Spicer worries about keeping up with the growing need.
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Sofia Baltodano
june 8, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
In a year where so many competing interests are fighting over a limited amount of state funds, Palm worries Shapiro's proposal may go overlooked by lawmakers.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
At the other is the California homeowner who bought for just over $1 million and now sits on a home worth more than $4 million—but worries that selling would trigger close to $1 million in combined federal and state taxes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 June 2026
City Council member worries laws ‘punish cities’ Strader and Whitlock pointed out that Meridian residents are unlikely to be happy about some of the changes that came out of the session, though neither singled out any particular bill.
—Rose Evans
june 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2026
Heather Martin worries the phone ban could open the door to a broader ban on screens at her daughter's school.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 June 2026
But amid the billions — even trillions — at stake, worries about an AI bubble are looming in the background.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
His comments come as concerns mount over the possibility of AI replacing jobs and worries that the tech is moving too quickly.
—Annie Palmer,samantha Subin,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 June 2026
What worries Californians most is what comes next.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Sofia Baltodano
june 8, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
In a year where so many competing interests are fighting over a limited amount of state funds, Palm worries Shapiro's proposal may go overlooked by lawmakers.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
At the other is the California homeowner who bought for just over $1 million and now sits on a home worth more than $4 million—but worries that selling would trigger close to $1 million in combined federal and state taxes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 June 2026
City Council member worries laws ‘punish cities’ Strader and Whitlock pointed out that Meridian residents are unlikely to be happy about some of the changes that came out of the session, though neither singled out any particular bill.
—Rose Evans
june 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2026
Heather Martin worries the phone ban could open the door to a broader ban on screens at her daughter's school.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 June 2026
But amid the billions — even trillions — at stake, worries about an AI bubble are looming in the background.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
His comments come as concerns mount over the possibility of AI replacing jobs and worries that the tech is moving too quickly.
—Annie Palmer,samantha Subin,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 June 2026
What worries Californians most is what comes next.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worries
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The agents personify a government that desperately fears how the public will react to intel about our decades-long interactions with other species that have kept under lock and key.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Vance’s referral to the new National Fraud Enforcement Division sharpens scrutiny of the White House’s ‘war on fraud’ and fears the unit could be weaponized against Democratic opponents.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The loss concerns an avid birder like Gang.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Lawmaker concerns over wait times persist Bisignano's testimony comes more than one year after he was sworn in to lead the Social Security Administration in May 2025.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The film stresses that railing against billionaires isn’t enough, and that characters like Corvette and Jianhu need to look after the people in their own backyards as well.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Guerin believes the team is now in a Cup window, which stresses the importance on hitting on those mid- to late-round draft picks, as the first- and second-rounders will often be used in trades to improve the current roster.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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What bothers me still is the Maloofs or (current ownership) never honored Rick with a special night.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Shields added at the time that she's learned to speak up when something bothers her rather than assuming her spouse can read her mind.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Baelor’s brother, Maekar — who actually delivered the killing blow — also frets over how Duncan has changed the course of history.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Every generation finds new ways to parent, and every generation frets about it.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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He becomes increasingly consumed by the otherworldly dimension, which alarms his therapist, Mary (Renate Reinsve).—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The focal point of escalating concern is oldest son Jeremy (Edik Beddoes) whose increasingly erratic behavior alarms those around him, not only for his safety but others as well.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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There is one enemy, however, that still troubles him.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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What troubles me most about the manosphere documentary is not the influencers themselves.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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That brings us to the part of the ShotSpotter discussion that perhaps disturbs us most.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Worries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worries. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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