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also alarum
1
as in apprehension
suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune
observed with alarm the man staggering toward the edge of the cliff
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2
as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
in a daring midnight ride Paul Revere gave the alarm that British troops were approaching
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3
as in fear
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
filled with alarm when the flood waters reached their front steps
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variants
also alarum
1
as in to scare
to strike with fear
I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should know there's a bear on your back porch
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2
as in to worry
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
alarmed at the skyrocketing cost of home heating fuel
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Recent Examples of alarm
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 13 July 2025
In the wake of the deadly floods, officials in Kerr County are facing scrutiny over the county’s lack of an alarm system for weather disasters.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
The man, wearing a black polo and slacks, looked up from a table saw, alarmed.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Kennedy's drastic cuts to department programs and slashing of thousands of workers at the department have sparked alarm from public health experts and outrage from Democratic lawmakers.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 13 July 2025
In the wake of the deadly floods, officials in Kerr County are facing scrutiny over the county’s lack of an alarm system for weather disasters.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
As an urban planner who has researched disaster recovery efforts, I’m alarmed by Memorandum 2025-02, which HUD published on its website in March 2025.
—Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
The man, wearing a black polo and slacks, looked up from a table saw, alarmed.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarm
Noun
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The discount indicates investor apprehension regarding BP’s evolving strategy, declining earnings, and structural obstacles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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User-friendly design and the seamless transaction experience is the way this app alleviates any apprehensions users may have had about cryptocurrencies.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The warning came after the department discovered that an impostor posing as Rubio had attempted to reach out to at least three foreign ministers, a U.S. senator and a governor, according to the July 3 cable, which was first reported by The Washington Post.—
Matthew Lee,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Beijing’s trade war with Washington has dominated attention, and Chinese officials previously downplayed the myriad long-term risks to growth, making the latest warnings notable.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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And without Stalter’s talent for masking Jess’ fears through recklessness — while still lining that recklessness with genuine excitement for the unknown — the series and its central character would be little more than two parts of the same mess.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025
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Rather than basing trades on company fundamentals or earnings outlooks, many investors appear to be reacting to market trends and peer activity — a pattern commonly associated with FOMO, or fear of missing out.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The combination of a floodlight and a camera is a great way to scare off intruders and get better quality footage at night.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Simply pull the pin, and the device will emit a blaring siren sound in combination with a strobe light that will draw attention to your situation and scare away would-be threats.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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When Test Track officially opens on July 22, guests will not have to worry about virtual queues.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Mellinger now worries the department will not be able to meet its five-year goals for key performance indicators, which measure progress on the county’s biggest public health challenges.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The biggest factors holding back AI use cases, the respondents said, included concerns about inaccuracy (with 50% of those surveyed noting this was a problem) and data security (42%).—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Senate Republicans also added a $25 billion fund to help rural hospitals after some GOP senators expressed concern about how they could be affected by the change to provider taxes.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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But their return has also angered and frightened livestock farmers and others in rural communities who are having to learn to live alongside these once nearly-extinct creatures.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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But on Friday night, the booms and blasts of celebratory fireworks appear to have frightened them away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Law enforcement officials and community activists say they are dismayed by Henderson's celebrity.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The decision marks a decisive turning point in a long preservation battle over the closed Polish Pilsen church. Activists who want the church reopened were dismayed that the final landmark status only protects the church building and not other buildings on the property.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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“Alarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarm. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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