1
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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2
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
Symptoms specific to spring and summer SAD can include agitation, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and loss of appetite, Dr. Bacow says.
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
In such moments, Howie’s technique is empirical and precise, a verbal cinematography of acute agitation.
—Joshua Dubler, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Some people also report experiencing agitation, mood swings, skin irritation, and nightmares.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Consequently, Trump’s seemingly left-field involvement in the management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts should not be regarded as a random act of agitation but a substantial addition to his core agenda.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
In such moments, Howie’s technique is empirical and precise, a verbal cinematography of acute agitation.
—Joshua Dubler, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Some people also report experiencing agitation, mood swings, skin irritation, and nightmares.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Consequently, Trump’s seemingly left-field involvement in the management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts should not be regarded as a random act of agitation but a substantial addition to his core agenda.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
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About an hour earlier, Charli XCX had sent the crowd into an all-out frenzy with a set that included surprise appearances from Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
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The patrons went into a frenzy as McIlroy dropped to his knees and started crying, as the dream and goal finally turned into reality.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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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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Hiking in nature has also been shown to reduce anxiety and depression.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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By The New York Times In the chaos, thousands of other gunmen arrived with a different agenda — targeting Alawites in a rampage of sectarian killings.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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How sheriff deputy’s son carried out deadly rampage 3.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In that case, sour consumer sentiment also served as a major source of fear.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Creating a culture of fear by persecuting unpopular individuals and groups?—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the time, designer-label wool pencil skirts, sheer blouses, flares, furs and leather coats were all the rage, but with the launch of Dressbarn, Jaffe managed to offer her customers the latest in fashion, including designer looks, at much lower prices.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The year is 2025 and ninjas are once again all the rage.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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The arrests came after town halls across the country have become heated, as constituents from both parties expressed concern over President Donald Trump's swift and far-reaching staffing cuts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many of our national parks will have special Earth Day demonstrations of earth science or discussions of the latest environmental concerns.—
Food Drink Life,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Bits and pieces to friends, tender moments and worries to others.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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This is important because lower yields can help the economy and are the typical bond reaction during worries about economic growth.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The angst about the Fed’s independence on Monday came against a backdrop of investors’ unease about the global economy.—
Danielle Kaye,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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