as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
she couldn't stay still before her speech, and by her fidgetiness you could tell that she absolutely dreads speaking in public
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Some patients who try to quit benzodiazepines suffer extreme anxiety, memory loss and intense physical pain.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025 -
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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As policy stances shift constantly, families are left with a sense of unease and confusion that is confounded by the stress of adjusting to their new lives.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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As Khalil’s arrest in New York casts confusion and unease, educators and international students in the Chicago area and beyond are sounding the alarm and bracing for unprecedented intellectual repression.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
13 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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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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Consequently, Trump’s seemingly left-field involvement in the management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts should not be regarded as a random act of agitation but a substantial addition to his core agenda.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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For example, restlessness and agitation can lead to injuries.5 And a caffeine overdose can damage your muscles and your heart, which could lead to death.6 What's in an Energy Drink?—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Fidgetiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fidgetiness. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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