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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
Dorothy's anxiety about her brother's operation kept her awake all night
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as in fearfulness
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
the newly discovered virus is creating considerable anxiety in the public at large
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Recent Examples of anxiety
In general, caregivers have health issues that are common in primary care, including anxiety and depression, which are usually treatable in most clinical settings.
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Rebecca T Brown, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
Create a safe space for pets to acclimate to their new home, reducing stress and anxiety for all.
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—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
There’s plenty of anxiety in Tinseltown over what this lawsuit and merger could signal for other companies going forward.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
Trump's remarks came as he's started to soften his tone with China regarding tariffs, which have rattled the global markets and stoked anxieties about the economy.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca T Brown, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
Create a safe space for pets to acclimate to their new home, reducing stress and anxiety for all.
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—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
There’s plenty of anxiety in Tinseltown over what this lawsuit and merger could signal for other companies going forward.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
Trump's remarks came as he's started to soften his tone with China regarding tariffs, which have rattled the global markets and stoked anxieties about the economy.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anxiety
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Harassment, fear alter campus life As prestigious universities like Harvard became a focal point of outside scrutiny last year, external harassment had devastating effects on students, the report says.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, recession fears are mounting on Wall Street.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Not Enough People Are Watching ‘NYT Mini’ Clues And Answers For Saturday, April 26 New Google Leak Reveals Subscription Changes For Gemini AI There is no shortage of worries for European auto manufacturers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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These worries lead people to make a series of decisions to delay having children, with hopes of having them in the future.—
Lisa Hagen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Without firing a shot, China could liquidate these assets and cause instability in our financial markets raising interest rates, weakening the dollar and creating a panic.—
Paul Bernstein,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Dylan Cozens gets the glory of a short-handed goal that put Maple Leafs fans in a panic entering Game 6.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Tomatoes distributed to three U.S. states have been recalled due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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For many workers, there is a big concern over whether or not their jobs will be impacted.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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When the slasher eventually appears, stealing the group’s car before murdering them with a humorous bluntness, there is also a real atmosphere of dread.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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But his ailment looked to be grave enough to warrant dread.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, polls show that the drop in Trump's approval ratings could be driven by unease about the state of the economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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On the mid to lower six-figure pitch where most Americans play, the majority of buyers are still spooked by punitive interest rates, stubborn inflation, and a legitimate unease about buying high.—
Peter Lane Taylor,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Anxiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anxiety. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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