as in panic
a state of nervous or irritated concern
all in a tizzy because she can't find her car keys
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Recent Examples of tizzy
The lineup has rightfully sent fans into a tizzy, with predictions for Florida vs. Auburn leaning toward a close game.
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Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2025
After Beyoncé released her birth certificate in her Cowboy Carter Tour book, according to screenshots from fans, new information has come to light about her birth chart which has fans in a tizzy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Washington is in a tizzy over Donald Trump's sweeping assertions of executive power, often at the behest of Elon Musk, an influential private citizen who decidedly lacks public office.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Tipping agent The reason the market is in a tizzy is that the tariffs could be the agent that tips the economy from a modest slowdown into a recession.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2025
After Beyoncé released her birth certificate in her Cowboy Carter Tour book, according to screenshots from fans, new information has come to light about her birth chart which has fans in a tizzy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Washington is in a tizzy over Donald Trump's sweeping assertions of executive power, often at the behest of Elon Musk, an influential private citizen who decidedly lacks public office.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Tipping agent The reason the market is in a tizzy is that the tariffs could be the agent that tips the economy from a modest slowdown into a recession.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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Advocacy organizations that defend immigrant rights such as the Rural & Migrant Ministry and the Finger Lakes Rapid Response Network have held workshops to teach immigrants about their legal rights and to discourage them from spreading panic with unverified reports.—
Ana Ley,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Remove some anxiety by preparing a hurricane kit of essentials now so you aren’t huddled in a soul-crushing line of fellow panic buyers at the supermarkets when the next storm watch and warning arrives.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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The clip shows the dog making a bee line for his favorite worker and receiving plenty of fuss.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The next day there was a lot of fuss in the newspapers.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The sheets proved breathable and effectively absorbed sweat in the summer months.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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However, guests can work up a sweat in the bright gym, open 24/7.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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