1
as in to fret
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
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2
as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
she can only concentrate on something when she is free of worry
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Recent Examples of worry
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
People were worried beforehand about the ticket prices and the stadiums maybe not being full.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The same research found that about half of respondents report feeling anxious about their finances or having trouble sleeping because of money worries, underscoring why choosing a trustworthy debt relief partner can matter when seeking help.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Verb
Don’t worry about getting a celebrity or interviewing someone famous.
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Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
People were worried beforehand about the ticket prices and the stadiums maybe not being full.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Noun
Another factor holding back Palo Alto late last year was worries about pricey acquisitions, such as CyberArk.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The same research found that about half of respondents report feeling anxious about their finances or having trouble sleeping because of money worries, underscoring why choosing a trustworthy debt relief partner can matter when seeking help.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worry
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While Rhaenyra is busy fretting about how to most humanely punish this random son of Westeros, Lord Hightower and his army march on Tumbleton and take the city hostage.
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With their case, the buds have up to 30 hours of battery life, so don't fret about running out of juice every day.
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Playing against such younger competition doesn’t bother Crawford.
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Install Fencing If all deterrents fail and snakes continue to bother you, consider installing a 2- to 3-foot fence around your property.
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Bell also spoke of the importance of prioritizing communication in their relationship — especially during moments of fear or insecurity.
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Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.
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Baking soda desiccates plant leaves by removing moisture from the foliage, stressing the plant and ultimately resulting in death.
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No opponent at this tournament has found a way to stress him.
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Recent polling from Gallup found that Americans are concerned most about housing and energy prices, including gas.
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Carter is concerned by a pop-up power plant under construction in the area to serve a data center.
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And at times members of the congregation thank her and others for casting aside those anxieties and keeping this place going.
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That uncertainty allows anxiety to grow because your brain naturally wants answers that do not yet exist.
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Yes, teaching by example is often a better way of handling a challenge than fussing about it.
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No need to fuss-up something that's just as delicious prepared simply.
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He was particularly disturbed by administration officials' attempts to characterize both as domestic terrorists.
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The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.
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“Worry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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