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as in dread
suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune
the hikers entered the dark cave with a great deal of apprehension
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as in arrest
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
apprehension of the burglar set the neighborhood at ease
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
felt a great deal of apprehension about the trip and about arriving safely
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a good apprehension of how computer systems work
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Recent Examples of apprehension
Despite her apprehension, McPherson acknowledges that podcasting is the great equalizer, stating that both her peers and older counterparts listen to podcasts.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Nov. 2024
Subsequent surveillance led to the recovery of these vehicles and the apprehension of two suspects.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
These arrests involve individuals with prior convictions in the U.S. or abroad and are only a portion of total Border Patrol apprehensions, according to the Customs and Border Protection website.
—Andre Byik, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
The film talks about The Beatles' apprehension as their plane got closer to the U.S., and John mentioning Lee Harvey Oswald.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Nov. 2024
Subsequent surveillance led to the recovery of these vehicles and the apprehension of two suspects.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
These arrests involve individuals with prior convictions in the U.S. or abroad and are only a portion of total Border Patrol apprehensions, according to the Customs and Border Protection website.
—Andre Byik, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
The film talks about The Beatles' apprehension as their plane got closer to the U.S., and John mentioning Lee Harvey Oswald.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehension
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But there is a sense of dread at times, particularly with headlines.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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There were fewer pickups, more layoffs, tight budgets, high expectations and a general sense of dread that consumed what had been a thriving community of entertainment creatives.Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Bexar County, Texas officials found the body of Tomas Calavera Jr. in a closet during a welfare check, according to reports from KENS, KSAT and Crossroads Today, citing an arrest affidavit.Liam Quinn, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the arrest this week, the FBI offered up a reward of $10,000 for any information on Hight.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The sources — most of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive conversations — would not reveal the names of the Republicans who spoke to Trump out of fear of detailing private discussions.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their worst fears were confirmed when the mother and her kittens were killed, leaving only Evergreen unaccounted for.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Prophecy deepens the audience’s understanding of why these women crave absolute power despite its dangers, and their despicable methods to attain it.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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After each word, the network updates its hidden state, a list of numbers that reflects its understanding of the sentence so far.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Flash forward to the start of the season, and those worries were pushed aside after a 12-4-1 start to the campaign.Tyler Small, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Until this month, these worries have been purely theoretical.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 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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President Joe Biden signed it into law in April, after years of some lawmakers questioning if ByteDance is a national security concern due to its ties to the Chinese Communist Party.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Having both left the region for a period of time, Hunter and Tara returned to the South with a better appreciation of the Southern way of life.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Purdy expressed appreciation for Kittle and Samuel as teammates and friends.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 22 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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“Apprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehension. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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