1
as in fretting
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
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2
as in bothering
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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Recent Examples of worrying
Just pick it up and stop worrying.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
But Yamal doesn’t seem phased by the weighty comparison – content on being the best version of himself, and not worrying about what the rest of the world says.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Khosla’s generation built companies by moving fast and worrying about governance later.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Rainbow Reef – This 3,800-square-foot manmade saltwater lagoon is the perfect place for families with young children to snorkel with marine life without worrying about the ocean's currents or other hazards.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for worrying
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
But Yamal doesn’t seem phased by the weighty comparison – content on being the best version of himself, and not worrying about what the rest of the world says.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Khosla’s generation built companies by moving fast and worrying about governance later.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Rainbow Reef – This 3,800-square-foot manmade saltwater lagoon is the perfect place for families with young children to snorkel with marine life without worrying about the ocean's currents or other hazards.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worrying
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On the other side of the office, Islas, Alejo’s boss, is fretting about how to keep Alejo’s team employed.
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Scenes of furious sketching, intricate designs of delicate cutouts and swirling shapes and fabrics, pinning, sewing and the bustle of runway shows alternate with fretting about how to pay the rent.
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Instead, the reviews were largely muted, with analysts not bothering to adjust their revenue estimates for 2027 or 2028, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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That appears to be bothering people, as the broadcast noted some pointed conversations among the Spanish team during the hydration break.
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After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.
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Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
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But the attack ads and political endorsements generally associated with running for other offices have started showing up in judicial races, alarming some judges and raising questions about whether candidates who engage in such activity have the right temperament for the job.
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The 2023 property tax valuation cycle — and to a lesser extent, the 2024 and 2025 cycles — have been the subject of widespread outrage in Jackson County, with skyrocketing property values alarming homeowners and business owners alike.
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Jon, fearing the danger her actions could put everyone in, rushed to put the fire out.
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Stewart fearing the soldier was suicidal.
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The ability to create disturbing horror in comics is not easy.
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He was charged with stalking, disturbing the peace and obstruction for failure to identify himself to law enforcement.
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They’re composed of a quick-dry fabric, so don’t worry about sweating through them.
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Last weekend, many of us in the Central Valley were sweating with widespread temps above 100 degrees and several extreme heat warnings.
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However, there was a distracting graphical issue where characters and objects would get weird glowy or black artifacts around the edges in close-up shots during battles and cutscenes.
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People attending the trial would also be prohibited from reacting, gesturing, wearing distracting clothing, or otherwise disrupting proceedings.
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“Worrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worrying. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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