as in panic
a state of nervous or irritated concern
all in a tizzy because she can't find her car keys
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Recent Examples of tizzy
Humongous police overtime costs have multiple communities around California in a tizzy.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Let’s discuss the casting changes that sent the Sistas fandom into a tizzy ahead of Season 10th.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Neither Kansas City nor Philly is in contention for this year’s Super Bowl, though, leaving a wide-open window for another team to take the crown—and perhaps cause another tizzy around tickets, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
Then everyone went into such a tizzy that the vote changed to his preferred target.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Let’s discuss the casting changes that sent the Sistas fandom into a tizzy ahead of Season 10th.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Neither Kansas City nor Philly is in contention for this year’s Super Bowl, though, leaving a wide-open window for another team to take the crown—and perhaps cause another tizzy around tickets, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
Then everyone went into such a tizzy that the vote changed to his preferred target.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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Two decades ago, his grandfather was riding his bicycle when he got cut off by a car, and squeezed his brakes in a panic.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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No endgame That ought to provide some perspective on the panic over the war in the Middle East.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the first phase of curbside construction isn’t expected to cause much fuss for drivers.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The guys have put in blood, sweat and tears to develop a top-four defense two weeks ago.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rumor had it the gym floor was sealed with the sweat of former players.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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