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
The convention caused a little agita for at least a few candidates who love Trump but face voters in November and hated to take time off from knocking on doors back home.
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Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The fly in the tomato sauce is DeVito, who cured every Giant fan’s agita with his zesty play after Jones went down.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024
Much of the agita surrounding Feinstein stemmed from her stance on policy, particularly from those on the left who long considered the former San Francisco mayor too moderate for their taste.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Ultimately, though, the most agita per viewing comes from the Sharks.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
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Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The fly in the tomato sauce is DeVito, who cured every Giant fan’s agita with his zesty play after Jones went down.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024
Much of the agita surrounding Feinstein stemmed from her stance on policy, particularly from those on the left who long considered the former San Francisco mayor too moderate for their taste.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Ultimately, though, the most agita per viewing comes from the Sharks.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agita
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Lazarus also encourages people not to let anxiety and fear control them.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder, so there is some overlap between sleep anxiety and sleep phobia (somniphobia).Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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Advertising from telehealth companies, along with data showing that a sizable portion of men who get testosterone don’t even get their levels checked beforehand, lends credence to their fears.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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If Friday the 13th worries you, others share your fear.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pentagon officials tried and failed to block the deal at the time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, which cited worries that AMD had transferred crucial know-how that could aid China’s military and domestic semiconductor ambitions.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, our primary worry on this front is less about workers staying in their roles longer and more about declining immigration, which has been a source of economic strength in recent years.Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden signed it into law in April, after years of some lawmakers questioning if ByteDance is a national security concern due to its ties to the Chinese Communist Party.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jobs have been scarce since the end of the peak TV era, leading to a general sense of unease among the membership.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Reports suggest plans are already creating unease among federal workers who are concerned about whether their jobs may be cut by the incoming administration.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Agita.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agita. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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