1
as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
knew immediately, from the horses' agitation, that something terrible was happening
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2
as in anxiety
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
experienced a great deal of agitation over whether she had an appropriate dress for her husband's inauguration
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Recent Examples of agitation
His songs channeled the angst and agitation of youth into frenetic mini-anthems that musically reflected the on-shuffle mentality of the 21st century.
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Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
But stuffing a washing machine—no matter the setting—will prevent proper agitation and, therefore, less cleaning power.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
The videos have sparked outrage and underscored an increasing agitation on both sides.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Carlson's agitation against American involvement in Iran has irked Trump, who lashed out at him on social media.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
But stuffing a washing machine—no matter the setting—will prevent proper agitation and, therefore, less cleaning power.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
The videos have sparked outrage and underscored an increasing agitation on both sides.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Carlson's agitation against American involvement in Iran has irked Trump, who lashed out at him on social media.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation
Noun
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It's been a little over a week since Sydney Sweeney's new ads for the American Eagle brand set the internet into a frenzy, and now the brand is speaking its piece.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The movie that started the Skywalker saga and arguably created Hollywood’s franchise frenzy is flying back into theaters.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Driving this new trend, brokers and builders agree, is a potent mix of global anxiety and cultural influence.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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Here are seven alternative activities to try that experts say can be just as effective: Research shows that expressive art therapy, like painting, may help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem, and improve mood by engaging areas of the brain that promote calm.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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In January 2015, John Lee, 29, killed three people, including his adoptive mother, and injured a fourth during a shooting rampage in Moscow.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 July 2025
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The police would arrest and release two suspects before finally arresting Danny Rolling, a Shreveport, La., native who would later confess to a triple homicide in his hometown and shooting his own father in the weeks before his Gainesville rampage.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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My why can be summed up in three things: fear, respect and the pursuit of greatness.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Greer, a realtor, described her homeowner client's fear to leave her front door after learning about Robinson's murder.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This has unintended consequences when both Batel and Spock share a vision that sends Spock into a berserk rage.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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The truth is, 2025 has been an anger-inducing experience for so many people that a simmering rage has been building all year.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
31 July 2025
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The report found that concerns were often handled informally without adequate record-keeping, and that freelance staff felt reluctant to complain due to job insecurity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Those investments have created concern in recent years for some stakeholders.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Panicked finds Maron returning to familiar subjects, treating them like beloved worry dolls of comedic setups.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some lawmakers have said worries over U.S. stockpiles running low don't justify cutting off Ukraine's weapons.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Dave Bautista gives a quietly mesmerizing performance as Leonard—a hulking figure whose soft-spoken gentleness only heightens the unease—joined by a scruffily unnerving Rupert Grint and wrenching turns from Ben Aldridge and Jonathan Groff as the parents.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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Yet my unease must be a tiny fraction of that of men from either side on the ground that night.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
27 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Agitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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