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Recent Examples of panicky
The redemption requests at Blue Owl included some large institutions and wasn’t just limited to panicky retail investors, this person said.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Most descriptions conclude that Obama used this quirky exchange to overrule his panicky advisors and run full steam ahead on health reform.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Diving supplies, stratospheric prices, and rules and regs for who could buy how much gas and when sent Americans into panicky buying habits.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Avoid jerky or panicky movements, and don’t wave for help — movement may attract the drone.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Then her daughter’s voice grew panicky.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
As top-tier sports continue to flee pay-TV like so many panicky horses hoofing their way out of a burning stable, the WNBA is nosing around for oats among the haybales as the sparks fly skyward.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After Ava is revealed as the sixth juror, Rachel, Keanu and others give Morgan props for her social game and comp wins, though Ava notes Morgan can be panicky with her decision-making.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
Was Broncos coach Robert Park concerned — maybe a little panicky?
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Most descriptions conclude that Obama used this quirky exchange to overrule his panicky advisors and run full steam ahead on health reform.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Diving supplies, stratospheric prices, and rules and regs for who could buy how much gas and when sent Americans into panicky buying habits.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Avoid jerky or panicky movements, and don’t wave for help — movement may attract the drone.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Then her daughter’s voice grew panicky.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
As top-tier sports continue to flee pay-TV like so many panicky horses hoofing their way out of a burning stable, the WNBA is nosing around for oats among the haybales as the sparks fly skyward.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After Ava is revealed as the sixth juror, Rachel, Keanu and others give Morgan props for her social game and comp wins, though Ava notes Morgan can be panicky with her decision-making.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
Was Broncos coach Robert Park concerned — maybe a little panicky?
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panicky
Adjective
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Having underprepared for an audience with Pope John Paul II, a panicked Minnelli offered to sing.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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What went right and what went wrong during the panicked scramble for solutions?—
David Blumenthal,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats are worried that our troops eat too well.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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But, for now, some leaders remain worried about what happens next.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This small meal should be low in fiber and fat, as these can cause an upset stomach.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In his March Madness brackets, Obama has the Arizona Wildcats men defeating the Duke Blue Devils (who have already been upset) and UConn's women's team winning it all.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The atmosphere over the show in the UK has been apprehensive, with many in the UK industry skeptical that the series can justify the significant outlay Sky will have put down.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some were more apprehensive than others.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Who isn’t nervous meeting the prospective in-laws for the first time?—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chesney became frightened, scaled the enclosure wall and hopped over the fence.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The team caught up with Chesney on Wednesday and again Thursday night, but Johnson said the frightened kangaroo slipped away — once by jumping into a cold river — and Johnson lost track on the drone.—
John O'Connor,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel each day, disrupting the lives of millions of anxious and exhausted voters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While jittery investors may be tempted to sit out the market turbulence, those who move in and out of investments stand to lose the most, JPMorgan Asset Management data shows.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some people who are sensitive to coffee report feeling jittery and anxious and having trouble sleeping after drinking it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Panicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panicky. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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