1
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 dread
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
Instead, this study revealed an association between reported feelings of anxiety on Mondays and excessive levels of glucocorticoid production.
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New Atlas, 13 July 2025
If so, this is perhaps the worst time for Love Island USA to be on tv, since 78% of Americans are experiencing some level of anxiety.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 13 July 2025
The crinkling sound of the ostomy bag, like a chip bag due to its medical film, caused her constant anxiety.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 July 2025
That has been causing major anxiety for national Republicans, who fear that Paxton – dogged by indictments and an impeachment – would struggle in a general election and create an opening for Texas Democrats who have long sought to flip a statewide seat.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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New Atlas, 13 July 2025
If so, this is perhaps the worst time for Love Island USA to be on tv, since 78% of Americans are experiencing some level of anxiety.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 13 July 2025
The crinkling sound of the ostomy bag, like a chip bag due to its medical film, caused her constant anxiety.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 July 2025
That has been causing major anxiety for national Republicans, who fear that Paxton – dogged by indictments and an impeachment – would struggle in a general election and create an opening for Texas Democrats who have long sought to flip a statewide seat.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anxiety
Noun
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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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Humanitarian workers—many idealistic and committed—fear that sounding the alarm will end operations altogether.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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But there is a clinging dread and mystery in these stories that will stay with you.—
Drew Broussard
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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For Lawler, the incident drove home the growing problem of space junk—and left her with a sense of dread that’s never quite gone away.—
Dan Falk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 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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According to the report, the lightning strike left beachgoers, swimmers and surfers in a panic, and many ran for their cars in the immediate aftermath.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Steven was there for Conrad in that moment too, finding him on the beach hyperventilating and talking him out of the panic to distract him.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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The report found that concerns were often handled informally without adequate record-keeping, and that freelance staff felt reluctant to complain due to job insecurity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 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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Other countries were still expressing unease, however.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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But progress on this front has been slow, most likely due to China’s increasing unease with Iranian foreign policy and doubts about its long-term stability.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Sami Al-Arian, a former University of South Florida professor who is associated with the Gaza Tribunal, admitted to conspiring to aid the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group in 2006.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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Pearl, who is Jewish, has expressed his fervent support for Israel in the face of rising antisemitism in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Ah well, Cesare already has two sequel novels published, so there’s already plenty more Frendo the Clown frights ready to be harvested.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
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“Anxiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anxiety. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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