1
as in to fret
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
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2
as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
she can only concentrate on something when she is free of worry
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1
as in fretting
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
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2
as in bothering
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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Recent Examples of worry
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Dragan, as a Christian, has nothing to worry about, but across from him sits a young Bosnian Muslim man whose life could be in great peril.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
Yields rose on worries over the unexpected rise in average hourly earnings, analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
Is there a health issue that's worrying you?
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Citizens are worried they will be caught up because of profiling or mistakes—and worry about what can happen to their children and loved ones.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Dragan, as a Christian, has nothing to worry about, but across from him sits a young Bosnian Muslim man whose life could be in great peril.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
Fear for the system can be combined with serious worries about the effects of Trump’s policies — all of which leads to panic and more headlines.
—Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
Yields rose on worries over the unexpected rise in average hourly earnings, analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
Your gift recipient will travel confidently without worrying about pickpockets.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
Is there a health issue that's worrying you?
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for worry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worry
Noun
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But fear of ice-cold takes never stopped us before.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s threats have sent an icy jolt of fear through the land, and Canadian opinions have suddenly shifted on pipelines and other questions.—
Stephen Maher,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The push for tariffs may be impacting public concern about prices.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Several House Democrats were already dissatisfied with the way social equity protections had played out for marijuana and shared Johnson’s concerns about the impact on small businesses.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: Heightened anxiety amid the administration's immigration crackdown has triggered dips in school attendance nationwide.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The headline result here is pretty clear: people who are more physically active are less likely to suffer from depression and anxiety now and in the future.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
9 Feb. 2025
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The order sparked unease across the bureau as staff began to fear for their jobs, and concerns about the list becoming public have since become the subject of a lawsuit between FBI agents and the DOJ.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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Oakland political consultant Annie Eagan said the outstanding bill owed to her firm has become a source of growing unease.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Worry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worry. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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