as in fear
a strong feeling of being worried or nervous
a film about teenage angst
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Recent Examples of angst
Some 57% of investors reported angst or fear surrounding the race’s outcome, according to a recent survey from Betterment, with inflation, tax increases and a potential recession among their most common worries.
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
But his own angst wasn’t finding its way into his work.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
The recipe for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes a pinch of frenzy, a dash of angst and a sprinkle of panic.
—Barry Gordemer, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
Like the pain of labor, the angst induced by this U.S. election will hopefully fade once we are presented with the results.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
But his own angst wasn’t finding its way into his work.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
The recipe for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes a pinch of frenzy, a dash of angst and a sprinkle of panic.
—Barry Gordemer, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
Like the pain of labor, the angst induced by this U.S. election will hopefully fade once we are presented with the results.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angst
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Advertising from telehealth companies, along with data showing that a sizable portion of men who get testosterone don’t even get their levels checked beforehand, lends credence to their fears.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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If Friday the 13th worries you, others share your fear.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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While many of these strikes were intercepted, Ukraine's largest energy company said that the attack had caused significant damage to its thermal power plants, heightening concerns about energy stability and endurance as winter approaches.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cycling anxiety thoughts in the middle of the night.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Levels of stress, anxiety and depression are already alarmingly high among U.S. adults.Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Pentagon officials tried and failed to block the deal at the time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, which cited worries that AMD had transferred crucial know-how that could aid China’s military and domestic semiconductor ambitions.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, our primary worry on this front is less about workers staying in their roles longer and more about declining immigration, which has been a source of economic strength in recent years.Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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If his first was not quite a tempo-setter, the game settling into stop-start edginess, then his second, scored shortly before half-time, smoothed away tension.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Regional tensions, particularly in the South China Sea, are a driving force behind Vietnam's evolving defense priorities.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Corrin, who plays Anna Harding, went through a different type of torment on set.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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When evidence like rape kits go untested, survivors are left in limbo and torment while perpetrators are free to reoffend.N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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The noise and stress of a full shelter can take a toll on animals’ well-being and the temporary loss of regular fosters creates a gap in care, the release said.Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lack of money is an underlying stress that the film leaves unexpressed and unexplored.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mass killing database:Revealing trends, details and anguish of every US event since 2006 How many school shootings took place in 2024?Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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What follows is a study in guilt, responsibility, and anguish, all told in ashamed interiority on Murphy’s face.Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Angst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angst. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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