1
as in to fret
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
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2
as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
she can only concentrate on something when she is free of worry
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Recent Examples of worry
Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In the wake of a transfer deadline that brought anger and worry from many supporters, the Wolves chairman gave an interview of more than half an hour to the club’s in-house television channel.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The United States was Triumph’s most promising market, and because convertibles were nearly legislated out of existence at the time due to misguided Department of Transportation (DOT) roll-over worries, Triumph launched the TR7 as a coupe.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Others worried that turning to AI for love could pull people away from real human relationships.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In the wake of a transfer deadline that brought anger and worry from many supporters, the Wolves chairman gave an interview of more than half an hour to the club’s in-house television channel.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Not your everyday anxiety Generalized anxiety disorder involves extreme worry or dread that interferes with a person's ability to function.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The United States was Triumph’s most promising market, and because convertibles were nearly legislated out of existence at the time due to misguided Department of Transportation (DOT) roll-over worries, Triumph launched the TR7 as a coupe.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worry
Verb
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Don’t fret — there’s still some time to shop Amazon’s Labor Day sale.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And don’t fret about the pivot to a new scheme rooted in quarters coverage and an attacking, yet creative, four-man rush.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The acting didn’t bother me, but the directing did.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the odds of winning the lottery are so low, why do people bother playing?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The shocking attack at Minneapolis’ Annunciation Church again raises familiar questions and fears about safety in houses of worship.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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According to Bautch, several neighbors have expressed fear of the merger, sharing concerns that the resources Clarke Square neighbors currently receive through CSNI will dwindle if the neighborhood is integrated under VIA CDC’s umbrella.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) explains it as 3 days - 3 weeks - 3 months, where in the first few days pets are often stressed, and sticking to a routine while giving them space is key.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Miller stresses that ThisWayUp isn't trying to reinvent therapy or compete with traditional mental health services.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, standing idly by while a kid makes concerning choices can feel like an abdication of parental responsibility.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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At least as far as public opinion is concerned, voting by mail is here to stay.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the council meeting for the resolution, several migrants and their families spoke in favor of its passage, expressing their anxieties in day-to-day life, according to The Chronicle.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The starting point is learning to cultivate present-moment awareness and simply noticing your anxiety.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This was the mid 1980s and tandem skydiving hadn’t been popularized yet, so his father, Roger, adjusted accordingly by stuffing carpet padding into the leg pads to stop him from fussing.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Inside, Seán glanced briefly away from the television as the women fussed at Orla’s return.—
Anne Enright,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
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Vic and Cali hadn’t wanted a wedding, but this had disturbed Vic’s parents.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Two players take on the roles of a brother and sister who are searching for their missing buddies on an island inhabited by some rather disturbing monsters.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Worry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worry. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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