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Recent Examples of squeamish
In a report out Friday, Colas reported anecdotes of squeamish investors as a result of President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy, on top of worries around the health of the broad economy.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
Private onsens are particularly sought after by international tourists because communal onsens require visitors to enjoy their dip fully naked - a custom many foreign travelers aren’t familiar with, or feel squeamish about.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
And gone were the guardrails from squeamish studios.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Exactly five years ago, the world united in squeamish horror against the dozen famous people who decided that the best way to deal with the rapidly worsening pandemic was to sing a John Lennon song on Instagram.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
Private onsens are particularly sought after by international tourists because communal onsens require visitors to enjoy their dip fully naked - a custom many foreign travelers aren’t familiar with, or feel squeamish about.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
And gone were the guardrails from squeamish studios.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Exactly five years ago, the world united in squeamish horror against the dozen famous people who decided that the best way to deal with the rapidly worsening pandemic was to sing a John Lennon song on Instagram.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeamish
Adjective
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Each year, about 48 million people in the U.S. get sick with foodborne illnesses, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The best defense remains up-to-date vaccination, testing when symptomatic, masking in crowded indoor spaces, and staying home when sick.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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One year after sweating out whether or not their two-time national champion coach would accept an offer to coach LeBron James and the L.A. Lakers, Huskies fans may be feeling just a little queasy after the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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This builds to a third act that is nicely queasy in atmosphere but frustrating on a narrative and character level as Kowalski reaches for a murkily ambiguous conclusion that just winds up feeling underpowered and cold to the touch.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Squeamish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeamish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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