wrought (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrought (up)
Adjective
  • Inheriting the mantle from Pope Francis, who grew increasingly alarmed by AI's societal risks, Leo is pressing for stronger global governance and ethical oversight of the technology.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 19 June 2025
  • That’s what has safety advocates like O’Dowd so alarmed.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • In the upcoming ninth season of Rehab Addict, which premieres on June 24, Curtis restores both that Wyoming home and a troubled Detroit property that had been invaded by squatters.
    Erin Clements, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • The long and troubled history of the would-be Venus spacecraft, known as Kosmos-482, can shed some light on these key questions, scientists say.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • The heated encounter occurred outside a building, as Hannah-Kim appeared visibly upset about the situation and wanted an explanation for Kove’s actions.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
  • Marte, who hit a solo home run in the first inning of Arizona's 4-1 win, was seen visibly upset during a pitching change in the bottom of the seventh as Lovullo put his arm around his player and consoled him.
    CBS News, CBS News, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • But even in a Congress filled with newcomers, the memory of 2018 (and its electoral fallout for a beleaguered GOP) should be fresh enough to keep people worried.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • As Republicans work to pass President Donald Trump's reconciliation bill by his July 4 deadline, many are worried about the changes that could be coming to Medicaid.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Wide view of Fordow enrichment complex showing recent excavation patterns and a trail of disturbed soil, indicating active recovery efforts.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • The developing caterpillars can retract into their bags when they are disturbed or threatened, says Joseph.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • When a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a train goes horribly wrong, Jack Reacher (Ritchson) is drawn into a complex and deadly game that pits him against ruthless foes from the highest echelons of power.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 June 2025
  • Chuck was distraught, ranting on the Council floor about how unfair his premature ouster was.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Some people have suggested that red-light cameras would be helpful, but Linke said that a key way to reduce the number of distracted drivers is furthering education.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • In 2023, Elon Musk seemed too distracted by his latest venture to run the world’s most valuable car company.
    Patrick George, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Watching his son evolve from a 4-star recruit out of Columbus High School in Miami to an eventual first-round pick out of Michigan State, Richardson doesn’t get too nervous or overly excited when Jase is on the court.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
  • But with Wirtz, there was suddenly an effort not to do that; the media got nervous about calling it a record.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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“Wrought (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrought%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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