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
Rebecca worries about her husband, whose work as a mechanic can be dangerous.
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Andrew Jones, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Greene worries that rising prices and the disappearance of mass-market paperbacks could create a future where fewer readers take chances on unfamiliar authors.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Today, as armed gangs displace communities and take over fields once used by young players, Jean-Bart worries about the future of the sport inside Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
And Henries worries that the new SBA policy will push more business owners toward riskier or predatory lending, including merchant cash advances.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
Prabowo’s embrace of economic nationalism worries investors.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 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
But amid the billions — even trillions — at stake, worries about an AI bubble are looming in the background.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Andrew Jones, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Greene worries that rising prices and the disappearance of mass-market paperbacks could create a future where fewer readers take chances on unfamiliar authors.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Today, as armed gangs displace communities and take over fields once used by young players, Jean-Bart worries about the future of the sport inside Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
And Henries worries that the new SBA policy will push more business owners toward riskier or predatory lending, including merchant cash advances.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
Prabowo’s embrace of economic nationalism worries investors.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 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
But amid the billions — even trillions — at stake, worries about an AI bubble are looming in the background.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worries
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Longtime transatlantic partners now differ on issues ranging from the conduct and conclusion of the Iran war to support for Ukraine; meanwhile, Japan fears the US is prioritizing accommodating China over backing its Asian allies.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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As the fictional capsule approaches the point of neutral gravity for the second time, the crew fears getting stuck there.—
Neil Oseman,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Heuermann has been a voracious reader in jail, but Toulon said the inmate’s preference for violent crime and mystery novels — some about serial killers — concerns him.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The alleged threat is portrayed as undermining First Amendment protections for freedom of association, which concerns the ability of groups to engage in expression and group activities without government interference.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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But Saxbe stresses a lot of men could use psychotherapy or support groups that bring dads together, as well as more time bonding with loved ones in general.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Sharp blades cut cleanly instead of tearing the grass, which stresses a lawn and increases the risk of disease.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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People can decide for themselves whether Wembanyama’s anthem conduct bothers them.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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But one Iowa departure bothers Ferentz the most, and that’s defensive tackle Noah Shannon.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 June 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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What troubles me most is the speed.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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There is one enemy, however, that still troubles him.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The pier in Michigan City’s Washington Park disturbs the natural flow of sand along the lakeshore, creating new land east of the pier but starving beaches to the west, an erosion problem repeated by other manmade structures that jut out into Lake Michigan.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 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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“Worries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worries. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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