1
as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
knew immediately, from the horses' agitation, that something terrible was happening
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2
as in anxiety
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
experienced a great deal of agitation over whether she had an appropriate dress for her husband's inauguration
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Recent Examples of agitation
Outline 3 emails, following a problem, agitation, solution series, that take subscribers from interested to ready to buy, using sales psychology and email marketing best practice.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Deterioration from rabies can often bring unbearable brain dysfunctions such as anxiety, confusion, agitation and hallucinations, the CDC says.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
But relatively few people then or now recall how the Canal Zone had become a scene of anti-American agitation and unrest in the 1960s.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
These events shake space-time far more intensely than the sun’s internal agitation does — providing a deluge of gravitons as opposed to Dyson’s trickle.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Deterioration from rabies can often bring unbearable brain dysfunctions such as anxiety, confusion, agitation and hallucinations, the CDC says.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
But relatively few people then or now recall how the Canal Zone had become a scene of anti-American agitation and unrest in the 1960s.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
These events shake space-time far more intensely than the sun’s internal agitation does — providing a deluge of gravitons as opposed to Dyson’s trickle.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
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The First Lady arrived at Trump’s second inauguration wearing an outfit that sent social media into a frenzy, with many making comparisons to the character Carmen Sandiego.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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While sales were largely muted for most of the year, cheaper borrowing costs sparked a year-end buying frenzy in November.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The situation caused Campbell a lot of anxiety, but became a pivotal shift in her perspective.—
Kait Hanson,
Glamour,
18 Jan. 2025
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Then the widespread anxiety spurred by a wave of high-profile robberies and the deadly home-invasion of Jacqueline Avant.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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There has also been a rise in attacks on Palestinians by Jewish extremists — including a rampage in two Palestinian villages overnight Monday — and Palestinian attacks on Israelis.—
Melanie Lidman and Aref Tufaha,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Guerrilla Games, the franchise's creator, is reportedly developing a multiplayer Horizon game that has survived Sony's recent rampage on live service games.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Letting go of the fear now serves as an unspoken theme of Chickahominy.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The worker said colleagues were concerned about using social media or their phones, even personal ones, for fear they are being monitored or tapped.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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With the movie itself proving its might across three different categories, Morris’ absence begs the question: How? —Joey Nolfi 12 of 13 SNUB: Challengers score Time to compress and repress your rage, as the Academy pulled the aux cord out from one of the best original scores of 2024.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Turn on the soundtrack loud and rage against the injustice.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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And recently thousands of physicians and others in health care have signed onto letters echoing these concerns.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lifting their lips Growling Baring their teeth Addressing Resource Guarding If a dog displays resource guarding, owners are encouraged to consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying medical issues, as behavioral changes or aggression could indicate health concerns.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Washington does not share this worry, Zelenskyy claimed.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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While markets often climb a wall of worry, this wall looks more like a cliff.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Beyond technical concerns, Iran's broader military buildup adds to regional unease.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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This latest string of robberies comes amid a wave of similar small business break-ins, as well as financial losses due to last week’s blizzard, adding to the unease felt by many small business owners in the metro.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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