How to Use agitation in a Sentence

agitation

noun
  • There is an appetite on the player’s part for the move, but no agitation.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • In any case, this time Kevin's anger and agitation reached a boiling point.
    — AZCentral.com, 27 June 2023
  • What the part, and the play, calls for, for Aubrey and me, was a sustained agitation.
    — Michael Paulson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • That shift can reduce fear and agitation.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Pacing in a state of agitation, its flanks heave with every breath and its mouth drips with saliva.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Heat and agitation from the dryer can cause felting, shrinkage and wear and tear with wool.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 16 Mar. 2023
  • There does not appear to be agitation on the players’ side about that format.
    — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 20 May 2025
  • The agitation on the sideline and in the stands would have been palpable.
    — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Choosing the bulky setting gives these items room to move freely during the agitation process.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • But the agitation from the fans Tuesday wasn’t about the on-court product.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • What has Perry done to provoke so much agitation and scorn?
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Basic washers have between one and four agitation and spin speeds.
    — Rebecca Carhart, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Plus, the movie is simply too goofy and good-natured for any of its feminist agitation to land.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The water and agitation can help to remove ticks that may have latched on, but isn’t a guarantee.
    — Alice Park, Time, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Too often, those emotions are anger and agitation.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Your clothing may get a longer soak and spin time than usual, but this setting doesn't use heavy-duty agitation.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • Getting approval for the drug in Alzheimer’s agitation may be an even bigger deal.
    — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Plus, all the tumbling and agitation of the machine can ruin the structure of the jacket.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
  • This includes hotter water, stronger agitation, and a longer wash.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • On top of that, the agitation and tumbling in your washer and dryer will worsen shrinking.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The Ukraine war got some attention, and there was a good bit of gay and transgender agitation.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025
  • This workshop will cover what causes agitation, and how to assess and manage it.
    — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Every transfer window seemed to hold the squad in a state of permanent agitation.
    — Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • The vacation is becoming a tool for restoration rather than a source of agitation.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • This will protect the wool fibers from shrinkage and excessive agitation.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
  • So, would Hegel be shaking his beard in furious agitation?
    — Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This mechanical agitation of the surface in conjunction with the soap is what gets your skin clean.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
  • Place the laundry bags in the washing machine as well as a few towels to reduce noise, cushion the shoes, and aid in agitation.
    — Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The videos have sparked outrage and underscored an increasing agitation on both sides.
    — Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
  • In general, bears show agitation by swaying their heads, huffing, and clacking their teeth.
    — ABC News, 28 May 2026

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