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also alarum
1
as in apprehension
suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune
observed with alarm the man staggering toward the edge of the cliff
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2
as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
in a daring midnight ride Paul Revere gave the alarm that British troops were approaching
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3
as in fear
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
filled with alarm when the flood waters reached their front steps
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variants
also alarum
1
as in to scare
to strike with fear
I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should know there's a bear on your back porch
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2
as in to worry
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
alarmed at the skyrocketing cost of home heating fuel
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Recent Examples of alarm
Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Critics have also raised alarms over his challenges to judicial rulings and his statements questioning the legitimacy of the electoral process.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Some people might be alarmed by the number of security fixes being issued by Apple in recent times.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This week, aid groups raised the alarm, saying that thousands of children have become malnourished and most people are barely eating one meal a day as stocks dwindle, according to the United Nations.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Critics have also raised alarms over his challenges to judicial rulings and his statements questioning the legitimacy of the electoral process.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
But his legislation, AB 306, has alarmed climate activists, appliance manufacturers and labor unions.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Some people might be alarmed by the number of security fixes being issued by Apple in recent times.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarm
Noun
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Even in the face of U.S. apprehensions about protectionism, European countries successfully organized their economies as one large, powerful bloc.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump has steered the White House toward a rapprochement with the Kremlin, monitored with apprehension by most of the U.S.' allies and many domestic lawmakers.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, extreme fire weather conditions will take place in the Southwest on Sunday, with red flag warnings in effect for parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 7:56 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hayes said he’s had to take a leave of absence from his job over the fear of what might happen to his family.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The rare encounter highlights accelerating efforts by two longtime regional rivals to stabilize relations amid mounting fears of broader conflict, especially with tensions flaring across Gaza, Syria, and the Red Sea, as Washington's pressure grows on Iran's proxy in the Middle East.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Missouri product is a solid route-runner with sure hands, but there are some off-field concerns that could scare teams away.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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As the Trump administration arbitrarily revokes and denies student visas, and xenophobic rhetoric scares away potential foreigners, agencies specializing in recruiting students from abroad are facing a sharp downturn.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moran worries that Alvarado, a diabetic breast cancer survivor who suffers from high blood pressure and needs to eat and drink frequently, will have poor access to her medication in detention — or after deportation.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to Breen’s brother-in-law, Corey Feist, many people worried that any move to take care of their mental health could affect their jobs.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The arrests came after town halls across the country have become heated, as constituents from both parties expressed concern over President Donald Trump's swift and far-reaching staffing cuts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, if proved feasible on a larger scale, the tech could help the EV industry alleviate consumer concerns about electric vehicle range and convenience.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Two years ago, several small-business owners testified to a legislative committee that Americans with Disabilities Act plaintiffs’ lawyers filed spurious complaints, alleging what appeared to be a random list of violations in an attempt to frighten and intimidate the business owner.—
Mark Hillman,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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This has hallmarks of emotional abuse – non-physical behaviors meant to isolate, control and frighten.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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He was dismayed to discover that an awful lot of the job involved moving beakers from one table to another.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Treasury secretary’s inability to restrain Mr. Trump more effectively has dismayed some investors.—
Alan Rappeport,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Alarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarm. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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