as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
I'm fully apprehensive of the options, I assure you
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Recent Examples of apprehensive
Haymon was much less apprehensive of expressing her opinions, particularly her preference for Gascon’s policies.
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Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
Espinoza is aware of local programs that support renters but apprehensive about taking action against S2 Real Estate Group.
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jsonline.com,
5 May 2026
And like many early education initiatives in Michigan, Nurture Benefits is currently temporary, which makes some providers apprehensive to offer a benefit to employees that can be taken away.
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Freep.com,
26 Apr. 2026
There are even Allure editors who remain apprehensive.
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Tori Crowther,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
Espinoza is aware of local programs that support renters but apprehensive about taking action against S2 Real Estate Group.
—
jsonline.com,
5 May 2026
And like many early education initiatives in Michigan, Nurture Benefits is currently temporary, which makes some providers apprehensive to offer a benefit to employees that can be taken away.
—
Freep.com,
26 Apr. 2026
There are even Allure editors who remain apprehensive.
—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for apprehensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehensive
aware
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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“Apprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehensive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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