as in fear
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
the sudden sight of a grizzly bear filled the hiker with panic
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as in to scare
to strike with fear
for some reason, the herd of feeding animals at the zoo panicked him
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Recent Examples of panic
Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Then, as now, much of the moral panic over what's being taught in schools is really rooted in anxieties about the racial order of the United States.
—Gene Demby, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
If Jones signs elsewhere Miami should get panicked.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But another 454 people were injured during the ensuing panic.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Then, as now, much of the moral panic over what's being taught in schools is really rooted in anxieties about the racial order of the United States.
—Gene Demby, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
His pulse rings with an animal excitement indistinguishable from dread, panic: a flood of adrenaline, as if his life were at risk.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
If Jones signs elsewhere Miami should get panicked.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panic
Noun
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Schools were previously somewhat protected from immigration enforcement, but are now open to ICE, leading some immigrant students and families to feel heightened anxiety and fear in the pursuit of education.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2025
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Two days is a long time on Capitol Hill, so there is still plenty of time for a deal to emerge, but Schumer's statement certainly heats up shutdown fears.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Higher prices and looming economic uncertainty could scare off consumers, experts previously told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mozer yelled out of his apartment window, scaring Moseley off.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Extreme deficits may lead to obsessive food tracking, anxiety around eating, or disordered eating patterns.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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The series is less a procedural crime drama than a social portrait diving headfirst into the simmering cultural anxiety around boys and young men in the age of incels, male dislocation, and toxic podcasts.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Seeing those kinds of numbers in headlines may have started to frighten U.S. consumers, data shows.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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While full autonomy may frighten many, most drivers do still want automakers to focus on safety tech.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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No matter what your views are on Israel & Palestine, we should all be terrified of a government incarcerating its residents for their political opinions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Carolina Waterfowl Rescue has a history of rescuing snakes from predicaments in the region, including the venomous species that seem to terrify the public.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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Over the past few weeks, my family has watched with dread as the Trump administration has closed the borders of the United States to asylum seekers and refugees just like in World War II.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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For many, there's a feeling of dread associated with software updates to your favorite gadget.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There are frequent shots of monkeys around this season’s White Lotus, glaring on branches just out of reach, occasionally bounding down and startling the guests.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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With her nerves already on edge, Blanche is further startled by the arrival of her brother-in-law Stanley, a brutish drunk who has bulldozed his way into Stella’s heart.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Panic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panic. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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