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
But this ambitious vision, which many in the sector think will become reality sooner or later, worries atmospheric researchers.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Although consumer spending — which accounts for roughly two-thirds of economic activity — has largely held up this year, Ajilore worries that could change quickly.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
What is on the grass or mixed in with it is usually what worries veterinarians most.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
That worries Jernigan, who said Kennedy won’t always center the best science in his decisions.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Hoppock worries that by moving straight to deportation proceedings, the federal government has found a way to skip prosecuting and convicting.
—Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 13 May 2026
That’s also the gap that worries Ben Mizes, president of Clever Real Estate.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The Risks That Keep Markets Up at Night What worries the professionals most?
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
What worries me most is not that misinformation exists.
—Katrine Wallace, STAT, 8 May 2026
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Although consumer spending — which accounts for roughly two-thirds of economic activity — has largely held up this year, Ajilore worries that could change quickly.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
What is on the grass or mixed in with it is usually what worries veterinarians most.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
That worries Jernigan, who said Kennedy won’t always center the best science in his decisions.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Hoppock worries that by moving straight to deportation proceedings, the federal government has found a way to skip prosecuting and convicting.
—Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 13 May 2026
That’s also the gap that worries Ben Mizes, president of Clever Real Estate.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The Risks That Keep Markets Up at Night What worries the professionals most?
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
What worries me most is not that misinformation exists.
—Katrine Wallace, STAT, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worries
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The wheelchair van was totaled and now Yorke fears a summer stuck at home.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Now Kapuga fears that the latest Mideast war will intensify that conflict — because the war is pushing up the price of fuel and fertilizer, so farmers are spending more to plant less.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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That’s typically about the prestige of nations, but Trump is not a typical leader and the prestige largely concerns himself.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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Neil Chilson, head of AI policy at the Abundance Institute, tells me what concerns him about this power struggle.—
Benjamin Guggenheim,
Washington Post,
12 May 2026
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Rodman stresses the importance of removing personal information, such as your name and Social Security number, from any chatbot input to protect your privacy.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The article stresses that visionaries set direction, while integrators manage daily operations.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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And if someone bothers Anaia, Racine is there to fight for her.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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An unconventional structure or new approach bothers them not a whit.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 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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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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Whether that future excites or alarms fans, the law—not nostalgia or tradition—will determine who suits up in March.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 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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The worms thrash and move erratically with a snake-like motion that disturbs the topsoil.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are lots of things weightlessness disturbs, even in the short run.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Worries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worries. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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