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as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
scary stories that were the product of a feverish imagination
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
the desperate prisoner made a feverish appeal for mercy
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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
working at a feverish pace to get the project done on time
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Recent Examples of feverish
The agency urged clinicians to be on the lookout for the disease when treating feverish patients who have traveled to areas with dengue transmission.
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Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
After years of feverish fan-casting the roles of Glinda and Elphaba for the eventual film (Dove Cameron as Galinda?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
There exists a long history of the dying muse, beautiful, feverish, and doomed: In 1852, the artist’s model Elizabeth Siddal posed as Hamlet’s Ophelia for the pre-Raphaelites, her languid sickliness attributed to tuberculosis by her peers.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
But there’s a catch—while these methods are gaining feverish attention in the digital space, the scientific proof is a little… hazy.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
After years of feverish fan-casting the roles of Glinda and Elphaba for the eventual film (Dove Cameron as Galinda?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
There exists a long history of the dying muse, beautiful, feverish, and doomed: In 1852, the artist’s model Elizabeth Siddal posed as Hamlet’s Ophelia for the pre-Raphaelites, her languid sickliness attributed to tuberculosis by her peers.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
But there’s a catch—while these methods are gaining feverish attention in the digital space, the scientific proof is a little… hazy.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverish
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The heated outdoor pool and three whirlpools have panoramic views of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and are open all year long.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Members of Parliament, who are roughly equivalent to U.S. Representatives, voted 330 to 275 in favor of the legislation on Friday after four hours of heated debate.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Hannah is particularly passionate about beauty and wellness as a force for good that can lift our...Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Harry has been a passionate player for decades, often competing side by side with his brother, Prince William.Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
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In a frantic 911 call that night, Lyle reported that someone had killed his parents.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Zala’s frantic search for her son becomes the gateway to a sprawling account of a community in crisis and a Black family confronted with an indifferent police force and hostile national media.Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps no one was more excited than her son, Michael, who danced in front of her during her 3-minute speech.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The 12-year-old started poking fun at his little brother for being so excited about his new bed.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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One plant’s connection to our climate dates back roughly 50 million years to a time when Earth was too warm for polar ice caps.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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Bears takeaways Ask Alan Shearer: Live Q&A on Slot's Liverpool, Newcastle, Palmer and much more How Lukas Reichel got his groove back The first CFP rankings deliver surprises: Teams most likely to be elated or furious The Pulse: How do the Chiefs keep doing this?New York Times, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the last 24 hours, at least one editor has resigned, and high-profile Post staffers have publicly expressed their dismay as many in the paper’s Opinion section are furious over how the situation was handled.Hadas Gold, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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The post-race altercation occurred once both drivers exited their vehicles, with Chandler Smith, visibly agitated, confronting Custer.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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In fan video of the moment, an agitated Farrell is seen lunging at Navarro and throwing a shoulder into his bandmate, then punching the shocked-looking guitarist in the chest before the men are separated and Farrell is dragged off stage.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2024
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The Republican and fervent supporter of former president Donald Trump won the Centennial State's third congressional district in 2022 by a wafer thin 546 votes.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Following are 15 mountain towns in California that offer natural beauty, contemporary amenities, and a solid look at the landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Feverish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feverish. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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