as in upset
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
the soldier's father had a worried expression as he listened to the news
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as in feared
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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Recent Examples of worried
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
If Trump wins, Robinson is worried about how the left will react.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Some investors have worried that generative AI, the tech that underpins Google’s AI summaries, could cannibalize the tech giant’s search business, which is still by far its most lucrative unit.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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The big thing is, everybody’s so worried about what everybody else is thinking about you.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
If Trump wins, Robinson is worried about how the left will react.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Economists also worried that a long work stoppage could potentially drive up inflation and even lead to shortages of certain products.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Some investors have worried that generative AI, the tech that underpins Google’s AI summaries, could cannibalize the tech giant’s search business, which is still by far its most lucrative unit.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worried
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The post-election dynamic is reminiscent of a famous gathering of tech titans at Trump Tower in December 2016, a month after Trump’s first upset win in a presidential race, when some of the same executives braced themselves for unpredictable policy shifts.David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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One major upset came when longtime House Speaker Scott Saiki lost to progressive Kim Coco Iwamoto, potentially signaling an ideological shift in Hawaii’s Democratic Party.Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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As the presidential election enters the final stretch, Democrats are increasingly nervous about the outcome.Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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As anxious voters make their voices heard in a presidential race expected to be close, some may find their vote facing additional scrutiny.Andrew Ford, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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For most of its decade-plus run, the reality competition baking show has been a television balm for anxious viewers.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lawyers for the Mexican government stressed that the case is far from over, as proceedings are continuing before the district court, including on efforts to toss out the case on other grounds.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Citi stressed that such an event is unlikely and the price spike would be temporary as the market adapts.Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Its roots are disturbed and damaged, and the daily care and feeding the hydrangea received at the nursery ends.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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That raises uneasy questions about Worthington’s social fabric and how to celebrate distinct cultures while overcoming ethnic self-segregation.Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
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Apostates ties hunters with these organizations more closely as uneasy allies, rivals or even direct antagonists.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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What really bothered me wasn't so much losing my job, but that BorgWarner continued to do business in Russia while I was being held prisoner there.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Considering this troubled young woman’s history, your husband has made a big mistake by fostering her dependence on him.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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There’s always a possibility that, in these troubled times, escapist blockbusters like Wicked, Gladiator II, and Dune: Part Two will find favor with a demoralized and weary audience.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Worried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worried. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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