as in worries
to experience concern or anxiety
her friends feared that she was dating a guy who was all wrong for her
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Recent Examples of fears
The wheelchair van was totaled and now Yorke fears a summer stuck at home.
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Juli McDonald, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Now Kapuga fears that the latest Mideast war will intensify that conflict — because the war is pushing up the price of fuel and fertilizer, so farmers are spending more to plant less.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
This week marked the start of a new era in cyber risk with threats of artificial intelligence hacking — and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fears that Washington isn’t ready.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
The group fears the administration will seek to fill the board with industry figures who may prioritize their own firms’ agendas instead of basic science.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
However, Friday’s labor data, at least, dampened fears the squeeze is spiraling into a full recession.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Hamas fears that Palestine will be susceptible to future incursions by the Israeli military if the territories do not have the capacity to defend themselves.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Lindsey fears her property value will drop and her utility bills will increase.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
If the board doesn’t accept, Michalak fears Black Bear will kick the nonprofit’s teams out.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Juli McDonald, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Now Kapuga fears that the latest Mideast war will intensify that conflict — because the war is pushing up the price of fuel and fertilizer, so farmers are spending more to plant less.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
This week marked the start of a new era in cyber risk with threats of artificial intelligence hacking — and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fears that Washington isn’t ready.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
The group fears the administration will seek to fill the board with industry figures who may prioritize their own firms’ agendas instead of basic science.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
However, Friday’s labor data, at least, dampened fears the squeeze is spiraling into a full recession.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Hamas fears that Palestine will be susceptible to future incursions by the Israeli military if the territories do not have the capacity to defend themselves.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Lindsey fears her property value will drop and her utility bills will increase.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
If the board doesn’t accept, Michalak fears Black Bear will kick the nonprofit’s teams out.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fears
worries
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But this ambitious vision, which many in the sector think will become reality sooner or later, worries atmospheric researchers.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Although consumer spending — which accounts for roughly two-thirds of economic activity — has largely held up this year, Ajilore worries that could change quickly.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Fears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fears. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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