as in anxiety
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
took a deep breath to dispel her agita as she stepped onstage
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Recent Examples of agita
Across the aisle, the bill also gave Democrats an opportunity fresh out of the election to stake ground on border security, an issue that gave them agita throughout the 2024 election cycle.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Topline Wall Street reacted negatively to Friday’s better-than-expected jobs report, a seemingly contradictory outcome rooted in the prevailing agita surrounding financial markets about interest rates.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
As the delay dragged on, exacerbated by Hollywood’s dual strikes, fans’ agita only increased.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
This one, Washington’s fourth this season, left you feeling agita rather than exulted.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Topline Wall Street reacted negatively to Friday’s better-than-expected jobs report, a seemingly contradictory outcome rooted in the prevailing agita surrounding financial markets about interest rates.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
As the delay dragged on, exacerbated by Hollywood’s dual strikes, fans’ agita only increased.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
This one, Washington’s fourth this season, left you feeling agita rather than exulted.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agita
Noun
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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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One possibility is anxiety, which, according to Kaiser, feeds on avoidance.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Before the latest wave of volatility and emergence of recession fears, America's most important corporate decision-makers were becoming more wary of the growth outlook.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Two days is a long time on Capitol Hill, so there is still plenty of time for a deal to emerge, but Schumer's statement certainly heats up shutdown fears.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trade tensions and signs of slowing growth have led to worries that a recession could be looming.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Those worries were only amplified by his State of the Union speech.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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Despite getting the surgery, Cassidy acknowledges that her BRCA status presents ongoing concerns about ovarian cancer.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Are there like-minded employees or managers who share your concerns?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 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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“Agita.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agita. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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