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
The company also expects to start phase three trials in Alzheimer’s agitation, Alzheimer’s cognition and bipolar disorder in 2025, while studies in autism will begin in 2026.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Both make ice cream by introducing freezing cold temperatures and agitation to an ice cream base mixture, but beyond that the two operate quite differently—and tend to have quite different price points.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
In the silence of the Warriors’ heartbeat, Draymond Green.
Perhaps most concerningly, though, Golden State’s defeat was conspicuous in the absence of agitation elsewhere.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
McCaul said lawmakers should brace themselves for Trump floating major foreign policy ideas off the cuff, something that’s already causing agitation on Capitol Hill.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Both make ice cream by introducing freezing cold temperatures and agitation to an ice cream base mixture, but beyond that the two operate quite differently—and tend to have quite different price points.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
In the silence of the Warriors’ heartbeat, Draymond Green.
Perhaps most concerningly, though, Golden State’s defeat was conspicuous in the absence of agitation elsewhere.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
McCaul said lawmakers should brace themselves for Trump floating major foreign policy ideas off the cuff, something that’s already causing agitation on Capitol Hill.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
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Out March 11 on Hulu, Last Take recounts the fatal shooting of Hutchins with exclusive insights into the inner tragedy that occurred before the event transformed into a media frenzy.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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And though the wait isn’t over just yet, Rihanna — whose last studio album was 2016’s Anti, and who recently sent fans into a frenzy after she was spotted hitting the recording studio — assured listeners that her album will be anything but subpar.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the film, Shear stars as Sam, a once-promising law student whose anxiety has slowly chipped away at his confidence in all areas of his life.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Qigong also was found helpful in treating arthritis, depression and anxiety, and hypertension in a May 2022 study published in the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Amid his social media rampage, Rob also accused Chyna of drug abuse, alcohol abuse and infidelity.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Abomination goes on a rampage in Harlem, and Bruce turns himself into the Hulk to defeat him.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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This fear is a type of anxiety disorder most common in people between the ages of 17 and 34.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Had fear of exposure or rejection kept you from fully stepping into leadership or creative risk?—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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Melanie does that beautifully, unraveling through rage.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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His parents fought repeatedly, and his father often used his fists on him to take out his rage, according to The Associated Press.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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It isn’t expected to cause widespread flooding concerns, but cities such as Philadelphia, New York City and Boston could see some flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Mexico began producing its own form of exploitation films, including an uptick in movies reflecting concerns about drug trafficking and violence.—
Daniella Mazzio,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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That’s all well and good, but this latest game was as good a sign as any that those worries might not age well.—
Sam Amick,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Another major worry for those who’ve been able to live in their homes is all the trash.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, the romantic narrative is punctuated by subtle moments of unease, each barely perceptible on its own but which, taken together, build into something rather more sinister.—
Stephanie Hirschmiller,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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More than a year later, the campus remains in a state of bewildered unease.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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