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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
he was feeling understandably antsy about the tax audit
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as in fidgety
making jerky or restless movements
after a few minutes in the formal restaurant, the kids got antsy
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
she's been antsy to start what promises to be an exciting new job
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Recent Examples of antsy
Combs’ defense team likely wants the jury to have ample time to reach a verdict to avoid antsy jurors rushing into a decision because of their looming holiday plans.
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
On Monday, June 2, the 27-year-old mom and mogul shared a video to her Instagram Stories of daughter Stormi Webster, 7, and son Aire Webster, 3, seemingly becoming antsy while on a private jet.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 June 2025
Bowman sure didn’t sound like someone who feels too antsy about that.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 28 June 2025
While clients are more antsy than ever and have jumped agencies in an effort to save money, gain efficiencies or for other reasons, the transition usually follows a more orderly and deliberate path.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
On Monday, June 2, the 27-year-old mom and mogul shared a video to her Instagram Stories of daughter Stormi Webster, 7, and son Aire Webster, 3, seemingly becoming antsy while on a private jet.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 June 2025
Bowman sure didn’t sound like someone who feels too antsy about that.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 28 June 2025
While clients are more antsy than ever and have jumped agencies in an effort to save money, gain efficiencies or for other reasons, the transition usually follows a more orderly and deliberate path.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antsy
Adjective
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Many tourism leaders in gateway towns near them are worried tourists will start going elsewhere if the park experience or its environment gets eroded.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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As an interior and environment appropriations bill makes its way through Congress, activists are worried about its impacts, including on coal ash regulations.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Many young children will be fidgety sitting at a desk for a long period of time, so this can help.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
25 July 2024
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Karinchak, who is notoriously fidgety on the mound, was charged with a ball on an 0-2 count to the Mariners’ J.P. Crawford.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2023
Adjective
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Our family couldn’t be more excited to welcome baby #3 soon!—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Signs that may indicate you are include: keeping eye contact with a soft, loving gaze; physical contact, including licking, leaning, and sleeping in tour bed; bringing you gifts; and just being generally excited to see you.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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This is their first major sit-down interview together, and both are a bit anxious.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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With Iran and its proxies diminished and Gulf states anxious to diversify their economies, any prospect for broader peace and normalization runs through Riyadh.—
Edward Felsenthal,
Time,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Keret, for all his twitchy volubility, seemed exhausted.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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But, according to Hines, his road to recovery was more about rediscovering the twitchy cutting ability that became his trademark in the NFL.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Another raw one was much rougher but still checked the box, one almost impossible to mark for even the avid Brown collector.—
The Athletic Collectibles Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Ray Foundation was established in 1963 by James C. Ray and his wife, Joan, both avid aviators.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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All 11 brought home at least one full point in Rome, the result of their talent but also of a cohesive approach where veteran Justin Rose was willing to be paired with nervous rookie Robert MacIntyre in fourball and sit the foursomes sessions.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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In one video posted to X, Ortega became visibly upset when one fan said her name loudly.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Bettors are taking the underdog in the hopes of an upset.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antsy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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