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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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Psychiatric problems — marked anxiety or panic attacks progressing to temporary psychosis and even schizophrenia-like psychotic illness — are presenting more frequently in emergency rooms.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Climate Denial as a Defense Mechanism Much like a terror management lab experiment – or the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic– natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton trigger death anxiety.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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For the family of the Army reservist who carried out a mass shooting across Maine's second-largest city one year ago, dissecting what provoked the deadly rampage has been daunting.Brenda Breslauer, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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This guy's been on a two-month rampage of insulting everybody who's not— Leah Feiger: Everyone.Leah Feiger, WIRED, 2 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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The company has extended its liquidation date to December 15, 2024, and management has raised concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient working capital and mandatory liquidation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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However, District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents the area where the hospital is located, declined to support the deferral request and echoed the concerns over how delays could negatively impact the community.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 8 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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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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Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Voters interviewed at polling sites described going to cast their ballots with a deep sense of unease.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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