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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
knew immediately, from the horses' agitation, that something terrible was happening
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as in anxiety
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
experienced a great deal of agitation over whether she had an appropriate dress for her husband's inauguration
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Recent Examples of agitation
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Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Pacing in a state of agitation, its flanks heave with every breath and its mouth drips with saliva.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024
Not long after Amazon officials got wind of the agitation, the retail giant canceled its contract with the company, forcing it to close and putting Singh and the others out of work.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024
Dimethyl sulfoxide given through the vein may cause the same symptoms, as well as weakness, confusion, and agitation.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
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Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Pacing in a state of agitation, its flanks heave with every breath and its mouth drips with saliva.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024
Not long after Amazon officials got wind of the agitation, the retail giant canceled its contract with the company, forcing it to close and putting Singh and the others out of work.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024
Dimethyl sulfoxide given through the vein may cause the same symptoms, as well as weakness, confusion, and agitation.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
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But the political world was thrown into a frenzy over the weekend for one poll: the Des Moines Register’s final Iowa poll before the election.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just moments later, the arena lights flickered, sending the Cleveland crowd into a frenzy.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The federal government is spending billions to build new chargers to address that anxiety.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Use these tips to replace dread and anxiety with confidence this performance review season!Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The violent action thus sets him off on a murderous, revenge rampage.Raven Brunner, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Investigators testified Wednesday that Colin Gray knew of his son’s deteriorating mental state and his fascination with campus shootings ahead of the rampage.Mallika Kallingal, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, fears are growing that pressure to address the spiraling humanitarian crisis in Gaza will fade as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The shame and fear from that policy linger on, even generations later.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Devin Williams received back-to-back sentences of 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shootings of Maria and Benison Tran, who were shot at near point-blank range after Williams snuck into their Dublin home and confronted them in a fit of jealous rage.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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How to cope right now Don’t suppress your emotions, process them In the immediate aftermath of the election results, you may be flooded with emotions ranging from despair to rage.Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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Clinging to life, Kristina Lara’s only concern lay with the welfare of her young children.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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This love is defined by the Greeks as agape — selfless concern for the well-being of others (our neighbors).Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Election seasons often evoke a mix of emotions, ranging from hope for the future to intense worry over what may come.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Professor Ned Foley, the director of the election-law program at Ohio State University, told me that his biggest worry this year was a new deadline of December 16th.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sense of Unease with Wealth Sometimes, entrepreneurs who sell a business and receive a huge financial windfall can feel anxious or develop a sense of unease or even guilt.Andy Busser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes the gotcha moment in a story feels more like a knife in your gut, uncovering your own discomfort and unease.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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