as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
she couldn't stay still before her speech, and by her fidgetiness you could tell that she absolutely dreads speaking in public
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Participating in rituals and routine has been shown to provide solace against anxiety and grief.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025 -
The students who had higher anxiety tended to be those who treated their pets more like friends or family.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Washington does not share this worry, Zelenskyy claimed.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan LeBron, 39, plumbing manager at Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning in the Houston area, said the company started getting homeowner calls Monday about worries of frozen pipes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Nic Carter, a prominent crypto investor and Trump supporter, reasons that the unease is indicative of a broader panic, a slow-growing sense that Trump can’t be controlled in the way the industry might want.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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These capabilities even evoke a growing sense of unease and fears of sentient beings that could potentially threaten humanity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the Italian gardens of Villa Farnese, each piece and plant were selected to create dramatic tension and visual interest.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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Just be sure to avoid pulling the elastic too tight—thanks to the brush and hairspray, the hair will look sleek without adding unnecessary tension to your precious roots.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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McCaul said lawmakers should brace themselves for Trump floating major foreign policy ideas off the cuff, something that’s already causing agitation on Capitol Hill.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Jan. 2025
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Well, to go back to lame culinary school lingo, because agitation promotes crystallization.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Fidgetiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fidgetiness. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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