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as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
every room in my childhood home is fraught with memories
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as in uneasy
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
had a fraught meeting with his estranged wife to discuss a divorce settlement
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Recent Examples of fraught
The wrenching scenes underscored how fraught the issue is.
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Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
Our present moment, however fraught, needn’t be a matter of dodging punches.
—Allyson Kapin, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Many movies about clones feature cloning as an ethically fraught luxury enjoyed by the superrich, but Us is much more sweeping in its implications.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
Why care at all? DOOM meets a fraught moment with no answers.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
Our present moment, however fraught, needn’t be a matter of dodging punches.
—Allyson Kapin, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Many movies about clones feature cloning as an ethically fraught luxury enjoyed by the superrich, but Us is much more sweeping in its implications.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
Why care at all? DOOM meets a fraught moment with no answers.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraught
Adjective
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In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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Tripadvisor recommends visiting in spring or fall when the weather is mild but the beach is less crowded.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The whole exchange left Brooke feeling a little uneasy.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sudden shifts in tariffs and federal job cuts have left many investors feeling uneasy.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On Friday, another tense hearing between Judge Boasberg and Trump's Justice Department.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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This year — in the wake of California wildfires and a tense presidential inauguration — the need to escape felt even more pronounced.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even with a packed schedule, Freeman prioritizes self-care.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Other times, Claude’s mental activity seems super disturbing and maybe even dangerous.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just as disturbing and bizarre, at least one juror originally didn’t want to convict Zeigler at all and didn’t vote to do so until after that same judge ordered the bailiff to give her a Valium.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Arguments and accusations of blasphemy regarding teaching yoga sutras rather than Bible scripture are rife within the Black yoga community.—
Tamika Caston-Miller,
Outside Online,
26 Feb. 2025
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Misinformation is rife in Syria, and after five decades of despotic rule, Syrians have little trust in their institutions.—
NAFEES HAMID,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Given that feeling competent in one’s work is one of the three basic psychological human needs, this may be unsettling for some.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The thought of spending months on end in the sweltering heat is very unsettling for me.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the end of the sale nears, the company running things becomes more and more anxious to sell as much of the merchandise as possible.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Highlight your expertise—maybe that's handling anxious children or those with special needs.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Fraught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraught. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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