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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
As the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, and then again from January to February, new Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough started to get a little bit antsy.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
As the Palisades transitions into recovery, leaders outlined the next steps in the process for residents who are antsy to begin rebuilding.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
Everyone is getting antsy, and the Cubs’ clock is ticking.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Thanks to 13 ski lifts, lines are short and kids antsy to hit the slopes can get up the mountain faster.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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As the Trump administration makes major cuts to federal health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about research for the brain-impairing disease being halted, which could impact treatment options and the lives of patients and their families.—
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Colleges are also worried about the impact of immigration policies under President Donald Trump on the recruitment of international students.—
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Many young children will be fidgety sitting at a desk for a long period of time, so this can help.—
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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.—
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But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over.—
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So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.—
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Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.—
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Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.—
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For example, switching the trigger down allows for longer presses, ideal for racing games, while short trigger presses (with less travel time) might be better suited for twitchy action titles.—
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With the weight positioned at the bottom of the rig and a twitchy, spry soft plastic hovering and dancing a foot above it, the idea is the bait can be shaken in place for a long time, coaxing lock-jawed fish into biting without your offering ever leaving the zone.—
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El Monte resident Jen Venegas is an avid fan of the local library.—
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Young has always been an avid reader, starting from the Scholastic book fairs at her elementary school.—
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This causes folks to be nervous, which triggers a lack in consumer confidence.—
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The unemployment rate is pretty low at the moment, but under the hood Americans sure are nervous about the job market.—
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The Pacers pulled off an upset series win against a then No. 3 seed Bucks in six games last year without Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
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Fifty-eight percent of the bets are on Silva to win, while 71 percent of the money is on a Mitchell upset.—
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antsy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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