as in fear
a strong feeling of being worried or nervous
a film about teenage angst
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Recent Examples of angst
There’s already angst in the party, and glee among Republicans, that the trio will use their new clout to spotlight issues that divide Democrats.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
The source of Soloviev’s angst lay in part in growing up with a father who was one of the more imposing, cantankerous figures in the history of New York real estate — a demographic with stiff competition.
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Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
The show was a must-see mash-up of sci-fi action, mystery, and relatable teen angst.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
After all the angst about traffic, high ticket prices, long security lines and extreme heat, stadium operations ran relatively smoothly.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for angst
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
The source of Soloviev’s angst lay in part in growing up with a father who was one of the more imposing, cantankerous figures in the history of New York real estate — a demographic with stiff competition.
—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
The show was a must-see mash-up of sci-fi action, mystery, and relatable teen angst.
—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
After all the angst about traffic, high ticket prices, long security lines and extreme heat, stadium operations ran relatively smoothly.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for angst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angst
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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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To use available resources to block line of sight from the American Glass Research International complex to Trump, despite identifying this line of sight as a concern.
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Over in the geopolitical front, fresh escalating tensions draw concern as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, prompting Poland to scramble jets while Finland restricted airspace.
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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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Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
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Elevation invites visitors to carve wishes, worries, and hopes into the church pews.
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The clinical version dates to research in the 1960s and 1970s, when devices tracked heart rate variability, muscle tension and skin temperature to help people regulate what was once considered automatic.
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Analysts expect gas prices to continue falling but remain unpredictable due to geopolitical tensions.
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Sore from the torment of her family’s banishment, Espinoza feels the pulse of current events.
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Many a knave is rich, sleek, and honored, while the just man is poor, hated, and in torment.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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Always packing a portable charger is key to ensuring a stress-free travel day, which flight attendants can’t recommend more.
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Some mourners, gathering at the funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, expressed both anguish and a desire for vengeance.
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And with that decision, the company narrowed the chance that the mother’s anguish could draw attention to any danger the formula might pose to other infants.
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“Angst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angst. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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