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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 change visible from Holcomb’s backyard is transforming the rest of southwest Denton County at feverish pace.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
How much of that feverish reversal Friday could be traced to the game of roulette known as zero-days-to-expiration options ?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
At the event in Halle, Musk also spoke to a feverish crowd in grandiose terms about immigration, pride at being German and the upcoming election.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Delivering a feverish, raw-nerve performance sure to go down as one of the year’s greats, Byrne has never had a role even remotely this intense to prepare us for the emotional acrobatics her writer-director has in store.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
How much of that feverish reversal Friday could be traced to the game of roulette known as zero-days-to-expiration options ?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
At the event in Halle, Musk also spoke to a feverish crowd in grandiose terms about immigration, pride at being German and the upcoming election.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Delivering a feverish, raw-nerve performance sure to go down as one of the year’s greats, Byrne has never had a role even remotely this intense to prepare us for the emotional acrobatics her writer-director has in store.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverish
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Later, at the end of the first episode, Coach Scott (Steven Krueger) discovers Mari, who stormed out of the village following a heated exchange with Shauna, trapped in the infamous pit.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Liquor license controversy All three candidates are vying for a seat only available this year because of the resignation of Hoobler, an incident that sparked a lengthy and heated debate in the community.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The tight retails for $118, and comes in such colors as black, desert red, passionate pink, lavender lux, magenta smoke, washed denim, true navy, espresso, Army green and solar gray.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, Alexandra Owens is passionate about writing stories that highlight the power and potential of responsible ecotourism.—
Alexandra Owens,
AFAR Media,
10 Feb. 2025
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His formal daring was inextricably linked to the emotional turbulence in his life: The frantic innovation of his films is a projection of a mind and a heart at unrest.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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But after days of frantic negotiations, Mr. Trump agreed to pause the tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the Canadian and Mexican governments promised to step up their oversight of fentanyl and the border.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Ludacris is as excited as Fast & Furious fans are to find out details on the franchise's final film.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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His oldest son, also named Vinnie, who turns 4 Sunday, was so excited Dad was coming home.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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It’s finished with red wood veneer, which adds a rustic and warm feel to the piece.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Grant was polite and warm, albeit confused about having an indoor life and this influx of love and care.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Rucks came up with an offensive rebound before drawing a foul and splitting a pair of free throws with 1:37 left to set up the final furious sequence.—
Chuck Livingston Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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It was met with furious pushback, public outcry, and a string of defeats in court.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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The lawsuit asserts the officers were informed that Bruce was experiencing a seizure and should have known to not restrain him or perceive agitated behavior as deliberate hostility or resistance, in accordance with Police Officer Standards and Training guidance.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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In notable ways, the night unfolded very differently from a Rage Against the Machine concert, which are dependably explosive gatherings, a nightly manifesto on social justice amid the crushing riffs and agitated vocals.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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His fervent dedication to mastering the physical demands of Alonzo, with some help from a stand-in without arms, Paul Desmuke, left an impression on colleagues as well as audiences.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Naked dresses, for all the fervent discussion, can be surprisingly modest.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Feverish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feverish. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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