as in fear
a strong feeling of being worried or nervous
a film about teenage angst
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Recent Examples of angst
That dual threat of higher prices and slower growth is causing angst among consumers, business leaders and policymakers, not to mention investors who have been dumping stocks and scooping up bonds lately.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
One thing about coaches, the inner angst a lot of us have.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Lila feels like a real person, all crankiness and angst and big mistakes.
—Laurie Hertzel, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The tariff back-and-forth coincides with a rising tide of economic angst ahead of today’s release of the first jobs report of Trump’s new administration.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for angst
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
One thing about coaches, the inner angst a lot of us have.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Lila feels like a real person, all crankiness and angst and big mistakes.
—Laurie Hertzel, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The tariff back-and-forth coincides with a rising tide of economic angst ahead of today’s release of the first jobs report of Trump’s new administration.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angst
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By understanding where and when white sharks are most likely to be detected, researchers and policymakers can better communicate with the public about how to safely enjoy Maine’s beaches without unnecessary fear.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Swalwell says fear of retribution and violence silences others in Congress, including Republicans.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Their offices were among 20 across the county that received letters last week from the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission expressing concern that their hiring practices actively recruiting minorities and women amount to reverse discrimination.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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And as spring break trips and summer vacations draw near, stories of green-card and visa holders being detained have sparked new concerns about traveling.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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Extreme deficits may lead to obsessive food tracking, anxiety around eating, or disordered eating patterns.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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The series is less a procedural crime drama than a social portrait diving headfirst into the simmering cultural anxiety around boys and young men in the age of incels, male dislocation, and toxic podcasts.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Last Friday, James Bergeron, the acting under secretary at the Education Department, sent a letter to colleges attempting to allay their worries about the layoffs.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some Tesla shareholders have expressed worry about the situation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The collections presented during the recent Paris, Milan, and London shows reveal designers navigating the tension between innovation and heritage.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Over one of the most powerful bridges in pop history, tension builds as Gaga’s vocals cascade around you.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Alec speaks plainly of his state of torment since the incident, and Hilaria speaks repeatedly of the losses of Hutchins’s family, including her now-motherless son.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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The clip showed life before the tragedy — carpool rides and sing-a-longs with the kids as well as festive house parties with the neighbors gathered together — followed by Céline finding her son Max seconds too late, and the torment both families faced as a result.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to restore mobility in the thoracic spine and rib cage, so the body can rotate as designed, reducing stress on the lower back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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This particular lineup of mushrooms is said to reduce stress and boost energy, and was created with athletes in mind.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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Her teammates surrounded her, doing their best to block her anguish from the view of nearby photographers, before trainers arrived to help her.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Hiding your anguish while pretending to be excited.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Angst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angst. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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