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as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
all ferry crossings were cancelled because of the agitated waters around the islands
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as in distraught
feeling overwhelming fear or worry
by the time they finally showed up, long after midnight, we'd become so agitated that we never did get to sleep that night
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
there's no need to agitate the patient about little things
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as in shook
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
set the washing machine so it will agitate for four minutes before going into the rinse cycle
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as in discussed
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
a question which has been agitated by the legislature time and time again
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Recent Examples of agitated
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
The same goes for big sleep- cycle changes, such as snoozing all day but then being very awake and agitated at night, adds Dr. Chen.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety The timeline here is frayed and agitated, meandering from past to present via Carten’s own remarkably perceptive adolescent experiments with a camcorder.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
When he was refused this, the passenger grew increasingly agitated.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Times was especially agitated that the boys’ fathers had had the temerity to go to federal court over this.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
The same goes for big sleep- cycle changes, such as snoozing all day but then being very awake and agitated at night, adds Dr. Chen.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety The timeline here is frayed and agitated, meandering from past to present via Carten’s own remarkably perceptive adolescent experiments with a camcorder.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
When he was refused this, the passenger grew increasingly agitated.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Prospective renters shouldn’t get too excited, however.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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And, in fact, the American consumer today, as well as corporate America, is quite excited about what the Trump administration is talking about, and the business environment is very positive.CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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As the war goes on Lena is distraught, not knowing anything of what has become of him, not receiving any letters.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca De Mornay starred as a twisted widow who, distraught over losing her own baby, insinuates herself into a family as their nanny, with the ultimate goal of taking the kids and the husband for herself.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
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Later in 2023, McConnell appeared to freeze in two separate instances that stirred concerns about his overall health.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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One mural stirred some controversy.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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The quarterback shook off a left leg injury late in the second quarter to throw for 213 yards and one touchdown on 21-of-30 passing.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The air was filled with the shrieks of men in agony, the crackle of machine gun fire, and the thunderous explosions that shook the ground.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the cloud tax is the highest dollar-amount tax being discussed, this does not mean that the other laundry list of tax increases will not hit most every Chicago resident’s wallet in the coming year.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Christine's TikTok video has sparked a heated debate in its comments section, with some users saying $48 is too steep for a secondhand sweater regardless of its brand.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Guests can enjoy live music, heated igloo rentals, family crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and a gift market at Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House.Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, some residents are worried about the drones.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers in New Jersey and beyond grew worried Friday about the now-regular spotting of drones over the state, with officials calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies.The Hill, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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While many said they were disturbed by the brutal shooting, others reacted with indifference, or in some cases schadenfreude.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The publication disturbed some Jewish students, according to the Post.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Agitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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