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worry

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noun

worrying

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verb (2)

present participle of worry
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of worry
Verb
Michaels worries that his unwillingness to acknowledge that mistakes were made means similar errors could be repeated. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 May 2025 If your mirror doesn't contain this feature, don't worry about reaching for the Windex. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Noun
But a big worry looms on the horizon: what to do with space in modern office towers downtown that were battered by corporate downsizings in the aftermath of the pandemic? Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025 Her only worry is protecting the seals on Coronado Beach. Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
Verb
Your gift recipient will travel confidently without worrying about pickpockets. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024 Is there a health issue that's worrying you? Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for worry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worry
Noun
  • Some of this fear is rooted in social comparison, but much of it is tied to daily concerns about funding retirement accounts and covering child care costs.
    Eliza Brooke, Vox, 23 May 2025
  • While on the stand, Ventura also opened up about dating Mescudi for a short period, but allegedly having to break it off out of fear of Combs' reaction.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Conservatives called Democrats’ concerns overblown, particularly after years of Democratic control.
    Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Although summer is usually the best time for relaxing, some grads might already be feeling the anxiety that comes with starting a new school or job.
    Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 18 May 2025
  • As reported by First Post, Poland is holding a presidential election against a backdrop of growing security concerns, fueled by the ongoing war in neighboring Ukraine and anxiety over a potential U.S. retreat from European defense commitments under President Donald Trump.
    Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • What does this say about our current unease with the political system?
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 May 2025

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“Worry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worry. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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