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as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
She's pretty keyed up from all that coffee.
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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
He was all keyed up for his first day at the new job.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This can promote civil discourse instead of heated arguments between friends, family members and strangers.Monica Alvarez-Mitchell, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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All rooms and suites feature volcanic stone hydrotherapy tubs, private heated plunge pools, lofty ceilings, 24-hour butler service, and lighted in-wall jellyfish habitats.Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
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New York 17th District GOP Rep. Mike Lawler won his first term in 2022, marking an upset against then-Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the chair of House Democrats' campaign arm.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stevenson is clearly upset after the events that transpired leading to the Bears losing on a last-second Hail Mary pass.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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And if the person become agitated or aggressive, call 911.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noah, prompted by Eli to recall his mysterious past, enters a wordless state of terror; Eli, increasingly agitated, demands a nonverbal grade schooler tell him what’s going on.Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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That’s why Trump, who closely follows the stock market and obsessed over it as president, should be nervous about the recent trend on Wall Street.Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Tucson, Arizona, David McCumber, the executive editor of the Arizona Daily Star, who manages the paper’s op-eds and letters to the editor, said voters are extremely anxious.Brian Stelter, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Zoom out: Americans have been worried and anxious about post-election violence and turmoil.Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Once the election results come in, there is also a possibility that some staffers will brag about their candidate’s win in a way that makes their colleagues feel uneasy.Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Privacy and Data Security: A Priority for Employee Trust Fear of data privacy is a valid concern, as some employees may feel uneasy about their employer knowing too much about their personal health.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Keyed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keyed%20up. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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