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as in dread
suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune
the hikers entered the dark cave with a great deal of apprehension
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2
as in arrest
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
apprehension of the burglar set the neighborhood at ease
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
felt a great deal of apprehension about the trip and about arriving safely
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a good apprehension of how computer systems work
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Recent Examples of apprehension
Last year, apprehensions of Chinese nationals at the border reached a record high.
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Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 17 May 2025
Our priority remains the safety of the community and the swift apprehension of those still at large.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
There is a lot of apprehension around generative AI (GenAI).
—Jennifer Chase, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
According to the Border Patrol, there have been 287 maritime events with 951 apprehensions in the San Diego County area between Oct. 1 and mid-April.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 17 May 2025
Our priority remains the safety of the community and the swift apprehension of those still at large.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
There is a lot of apprehension around generative AI (GenAI).
—Jennifer Chase, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
According to the Border Patrol, there have been 287 maritime events with 951 apprehensions in the San Diego County area between Oct. 1 and mid-April.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehension
Noun
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As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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Does the thought of snakes gliding through the air at frightening speeds fill you with dread?—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The May 21 shooting stemmed from a male customer being upset with his food, deputies said in an arrest warrant.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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Police reports since 2023 include a call to clear the building, a property damage report, a trespassing arrest and a reported robbery in March.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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Choosing to be bold and to fight fear is not the easy choice.—
Mitchell W. Berger,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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By the end of the month, Mercury will clash with Pluto retrograde, forcing intense conversations that bring hidden fears around your work environment and culture, or past experiences that need to be dealt with to the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Brands need to develop a deeper understanding of the media consumption habits and cultural nuances of diverse audiences to connect authentically and build lasting relationships.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Which is to say, of course teen movies reflect the times in which they are made and society’s contemporaneous understanding of what Kids Today are like (wholesome or delinquent, risk-taking or anxious, horny or … horny).—
Lisa Schwarzbaum,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Because of the outsize anticipation, initial reports of delays and extensive rewrites on Season 2 created worries that the series’ intricate narrative puzzle might implode.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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There happens to be one available that would help ease any worry about Bosa's injury issues throughout the year.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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On Sunday, the head of GHF, Jake Wood, stepped down citing concerns over the humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality and urged Israel to allow more aid into the Strip.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Officials have expressed concerns about applicants' online activities, particularly those perceived as hostile to U.S. interests.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Still, though, worthy of appreciation in the eyes of someone for whom the softness of an aging body can look a lot like love.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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Gordon noted an appreciation for the architecture of the building, including nods to the elevated tracks and trains that previously ran through the area.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Millennials courageously started talking openly about therapy, anxiety, and depression, breaking decades of stigma.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Trousdale’s songs adroitly address female empowerment, loss, heartbreak, anxiety, mental health and other subjects while striking a winning balance between melancholia and buoyancy.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Apprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehension. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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