agitated

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verb

past tense of agitate
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as in stirred
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly this room could use a ceiling fan to agitate the stuffy air a bit

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Recent Examples of agitated
Adjective
Does the recipient seems confused, fatigued, agitated or unsteady? Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024 While taking a dip in the ocean to avoid heatstroke, Pen suddenly became agitated and swam through a hole in her enclosure out into open waters. Nodoka Katsura, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024 Ashley testified that, as the couple packed for their move to Maryland, Doug became agitated because Ashley had insisted Doug get his own apartment. Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024 The officer seemed agitated by Hill’s unwillingness to roll the window down. Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for agitated 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitated
Adjective
  • Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.
    David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The previews at the beginning and end of this week’s batch of episodes also show Ashley, Taylor, Monica, and Marissa all in tears or, at the very least, distraught.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
  • From there, an increasingly distraught Elisabeth comes to learn of a mysterious black market drug known as the Substance, which promises to deliver her a younger and more vital version of herself – with certain caveats.
    Dan Heching, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • That formal change in Russia’s nuclear doctrine — which had previously envisioned a nuclear response only in the event of an existential threat to Russia — grabbed headlines and stirred a fresh round of debate in Western capitals.
    Simon Shuster, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The whole pot got stirred because of Madelyn.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • But, starting in the 1980s, the repression of 1968 was discussed more openly as demands for democratic change shook the dominance of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, which ruled Mexico for most of the 20th century.
    Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The two shook hands at the top of the evening and repeatedly agreed with each other throughout the debate on the major issues facing the country.
    Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Ramos discussed the themes in her book with ABC News' Linsey Davis.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Communication With Specific Tele-Counselors The ACE’s report discussed the importance of collaboration between telehealth vendors and colleges, especially with campus counseling centers.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Unusually for the quadricycle segment, the Mobilize vehicles come with a driver airbag as standard, as well as heated driver's seat and aircon.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Although dissenters are worried about the cost, the climate change crisis harms everyone, even those who don’t live in a region that is at risk of wildfires.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Many Americans are not only worried about the outcome, but what might happen in the aftermath, regardless of who wins.
    Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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“Agitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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