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as in dread
suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune
the hikers entered the dark cave with a great deal of apprehension
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as in arrest
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
apprehension of the burglar set the neighborhood at ease
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
felt a great deal of apprehension about the trip and about arriving safely
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a good apprehension of how computer systems work
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Recent Examples of apprehension
Despite her apprehension, McPherson acknowledges that podcasting is the great equalizer, stating that both her peers and older counterparts listen to podcasts.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Nov. 2024
Subsequent surveillance led to the recovery of these vehicles and the apprehension of two suspects.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
These arrests involve individuals with prior convictions in the U.S. or abroad and are only a portion of total Border Patrol apprehensions, according to the Customs and Border Protection website.
—Andre Byik, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
The film talks about The Beatles' apprehension as their plane got closer to the U.S., and John mentioning Lee Harvey Oswald.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Nov. 2024
Subsequent surveillance led to the recovery of these vehicles and the apprehension of two suspects.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
These arrests involve individuals with prior convictions in the U.S. or abroad and are only a portion of total Border Patrol apprehensions, according to the Customs and Border Protection website.
—Andre Byik, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
The film talks about The Beatles' apprehension as their plane got closer to the U.S., and John mentioning Lee Harvey Oswald.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehension
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In a year of exuberance and dread, songs came from every which way to comfort, to amuse, to haunt, to tantalize.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition, Head owns leading binding brand Tyrolia, and the Protector bindings are a major safety innovation and big deal in the marketplace, designed to help prevent knee injuries, a dread of skiers everywhere.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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His arrest was related to allegations of obstructing the collection of evidence, the Federal Police said in a statement.Thiago Mostazo and Maycron Abade, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mangione appeared in court in Pennsylvania on Monday, shortly after his arrest at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a five-day manhunt across multiple states.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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By trusting in her own vision, Salley’s initial fears about a lack of holistic visual language never came to pass.Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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That leaves Syria’s minority groups like Alawites, Shia Muslims, Ismailis, Druze, Kurds and Christians in fear of being targeted.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Teamwork can be challenging because businesspeople frequently lack a thorough understanding of data modeling and analysis, while data experts are less familiar with business terminology.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 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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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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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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Providing a vehicle through which consumers can understand the geography, geology and microclimate of specific areas of the appellation certainly cultivates a greater understanding of and appreciation for the wines.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a token of appreciation for participating in their initiative for a greener future, participants can get 15% off their next purchase of $50 or more.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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Feelings of bloating, cramping, constipation or nausea often occur because of something someone has eaten, drank or as a result of anxiety or significant amounts of stress.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 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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“Apprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehension. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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