as in anxiety
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
took a deep breath to dispel her agita as she stepped onstage
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Recent Examples of agita
All this agita was present in the room on Thursday when the owners appeared yet again in front of the state liquor-license board.
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Bridget Read, Curbed, 14 Mar. 2025
Things did not exactly go as planned from there, as higher than expected monthly inflation readings, agita about lingering consumer price increases from tariffs and the unwieldy $36 trillion national debt threw a wrench in plans to return to neutral monetary policy.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
And despite the agita and anxiety permeating newsrooms, there remain pockets of optimism.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
At his confirmation hearing for secretary of state last week, Rubio said that agita about Chinese influence over the canal are legitimate.
—Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Bridget Read, Curbed, 14 Mar. 2025
Things did not exactly go as planned from there, as higher than expected monthly inflation readings, agita about lingering consumer price increases from tariffs and the unwieldy $36 trillion national debt threw a wrench in plans to return to neutral monetary policy.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
And despite the agita and anxiety permeating newsrooms, there remain pockets of optimism.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
At his confirmation hearing for secretary of state last week, Rubio said that agita about Chinese influence over the canal are legitimate.
—Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agita
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Jail records from 2019 show that Ornelas suffered from depression and anxiety and had previously been placed on suicide watch.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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For example, a 2019 report by Columbia University in the City of New York highlighted how boredom is associated with issues such as risky behavior, anxiety and depression.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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And without Stalter’s talent for masking Jess’ fears through recklessness — while still lining that recklessness with genuine excitement for the unknown — the series and its central character would be little more than two parts of the same mess.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025
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The threat remains, but the public’s fears, along with the movies that explored them, have faded away.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Their visits to the ophthalmologist are now every six months, but Maggie admits the worry never quite fades.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Meanwhile, there was hand-wringing in the NASCAR garage over headlines about high crime and worries about whether the Cup Series cars would be able to have a good show on such a narrow course.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Privacy and security concerns with smart thermostats These programs also raise important data privacy concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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In seconds, content appears without shipping or physical storage concerns.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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However, there is unease in the market about supply exceeding demand from 2027 onward, and a potential glut that could persist to the end of the decade dragging prices lower.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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There is a certain unease that settles over a place when a familiar landmark begins to dissolve.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Agita.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agita. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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