as in fear
a strong feeling of being worried or nervous
a film about teenage angst
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Recent Examples of angst
The growing angst comes as Republicans are holding onto a narrow congressional majority in an uncertain political environment.
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Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
So there is no deep corporate investment in reducing head count at random federal agencies, and there is plenty of corporate angst about what DOGE might mean for the specific kinds of private-sector power that have metastasized all around Washington.
—Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
This advice was from Michelle Singletary, who spoke on NPR’s 1A about the angst and fear that many of us are feeling about the wavering state of our economy.
—John Baldoni, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
That’s one of the timeliest things about Always Been — the sense of Gen X angst in these songs, especially middle-aged loneliness.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
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Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
So there is no deep corporate investment in reducing head count at random federal agencies, and there is plenty of corporate angst about what DOGE might mean for the specific kinds of private-sector power that have metastasized all around Washington.
—Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
This advice was from Michelle Singletary, who spoke on NPR’s 1A about the angst and fear that many of us are feeling about the wavering state of our economy.
—John Baldoni, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
That’s one of the timeliest things about Always Been — the sense of Gen X angst in these songs, especially middle-aged loneliness.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angst
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Orr’s study also found that even as silence about climate change can spiral into deeper fears of speaking out, speaking about the issue can drive a spiral toward further discussion and action — and that individual conversations can play a surprisingly large role.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hayes said he’s had to take a leave of absence from his job over the fear of what might happen to his family.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 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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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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While immediate inflation concerns have eased, the current administration’s assertive tariff policies are reigniting these anxieties, potentially leading to future economic instability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 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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Meanwhile, tensions with China have intensified, with tariffs now soaring as high as 145 percent on select goods.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Between the bottled beers and canapés, however, there was little sign of the brewing tensions behind the scenes.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Paul invited them in, but that simple act led to years of torment.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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For those who have seen family members battle the torment of cancer, the memories may last a lifetime.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Angela, having ditched her hoodie-centric wardrobe to transform into a beaming bride, also strives to honor the seriousness of the occasion—though a secret she’s been carrying makes a royal mess of the proceedings, and opens stress cracks in the relationships of both couples.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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For students under academic stress, ChatGPT Plus offers immediate relief, simplifying research, aiding complex problem-solving, and even providing creative inspiration.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But Season 2, by leaning so far into its characters’ anguish, has become more circular and suffocating in its storytelling.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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Coogler attempts to out-scare Jordan Peele’s Get Out, using horror tropes to match the anguish expressed by the blues.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Angst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angst. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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