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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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 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
Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Having little time to yourself can certainly be difficult, but worrying that technology and the busy nature of life could be stealing precious time can be even more stressful.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Aug. 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
Verb
The French Open champion admitted worrying about that setback to the Dutchman.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Having little time to yourself can certainly be difficult, but worrying that technology and the busy nature of life could be stealing precious time can be even more stressful.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worry
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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
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Since the Butler County Jail began detaining people for ICE in March, some residents and immigration advocates have voiced concerns about people being detained at the jail for civil immigration violations.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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After getting a copy of the letter from Reeds to Boyd mentioning his deputy this year, Bouchard doubled down on the concern.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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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
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Chinese officials have watched with unease the elevation of the Quad security dialogue between India, the US and its allies Australia and Japan, widely seen as a bid to counter China.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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The first half hour is built around the universal unease of entering a stranger’s home, especially for a woman traveling alone—a woman who just escaped a toxic relationship, no less.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Worry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worry. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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