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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreading
fearing
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Many Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries hesitate to return to work, fearing loss of benefits and health coverage.
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Some even spent the night outdoors, fearing further collapses.
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“Dreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreading. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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