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
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Now, some in this part of the Appalachian region of Kentucky and across the country worry about students who won't get the same assistance if President Trump ends federal spending on the program.
—Michael Vasquez, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
Anna Commander
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The home-improvement chain said people have moved on to smaller projects, while delaying major renovations — largely out of worry about where the economy is headed.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
Is there a health issue that's worrying you?
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Many Metcalfe Park residents worry about fresh food access after the July 18 closure of the neighborhood's primary grocery store.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Now, some in this part of the Appalachian region of Kentucky and across the country worry about students who won't get the same assistance if President Trump ends federal spending on the program.
—Michael Vasquez, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed worries about the environmental effects of the facility.
—Anna Commander
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The home-improvement chain said people have moved on to smaller projects, while delaying major renovations — largely out of worry about where the economy is headed.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 21 Aug. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worry
Noun
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Shifting toward the ideals of a 2.0 World, Crone hopes that the human default state of limitation, fear, and suffering will become oriented toward freedom, love, and boundless possibility.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Washington said the federal takeover in Washington has sparked fear, particularly among people who plan to visit the District next month for the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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Borowsky fiercely opposed the expansion, citing concerns over the aesthetics of a parking garage in Old Town and how its construction would disrupt and potentially permanently displace the Old Town Farmers Market.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Should churches endorse politicians? Erickson's concerns with Barker's endorsement go beyond legal reasons.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The civil complaint compares TikTok to slot machines and alleges that the app may lead to anxiety and depression, developmental damage and financial exploitation among children.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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But there are other factors, including rising consumer anxiety and consumer debt, that remain headwinds to the market heading into the fall, Sturtevant said.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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While the Blackhawks did well trading away Seth Jones for Spencer Knight and a first, plus accumulating some other picks elsewhere, there’s still a sense of unease regarding where this train is going.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Beyond a chance to cultivate your kid’s independence, Dr. Franz noted that short periods of unease can build resilience in children.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Worry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worry. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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