basket cases

noun

plural of basket case
as in anxieties

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  1. nervous breakdowns
  2. alarms
Noun
  • This had resulted in several nervous breakdowns during my first few weeks back home.
    — Joe Manganiello, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Some people in Caracas and surrounding areas suffered nervous breakdowns following the events of Wednesday afternoon, compounded by warnings that their homes might collapse.
    — Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Definition of nervous breakdowns
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  • Make sure your home has working smoke alarms, and keep them maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The confrontation spilled into the military, where reservists threatened to suspend volunteer service, raising alarms about Israel's preparedness.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of alarms
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“Basket cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basket%20cases. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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