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needles

[need-lz] / ˈnid lz /
NOUN
anxiety
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angst apprehension concern disquiet doubt dread jitters misery misgiving mistrust nervousness panic restlessness suffering suspense trouble uncertainty unease uneasiness
STRONG
botheration butterflies care creeps disquietude distress downer drag fidgets flap foreboding fretfulness fuss heebie-jeebies jumps shakes shivers solicitude sweat watchfulness willies worriment
WEAK
all-overs ants in pants cold sweat goose bumps nail-biting pins and needles
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage belief blessing calm calmness certainty collectedness confidence contentment ease faith happiness joy peace security sureness trust
STRONG
peacefulness
WEAK
assurance composure nonchalance tranquility
NOUN
unease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angst apprehension disquiet doubt dread foreboding jitters misgiving mistrust nervousness panic restlessness uncertainty uneasiness worry
STRONG
anxiousness botheration butterflies care concern creeps disquietude distress downer drag fidgets flap fretfulness fuss heebie-jeebies jumps misery shakes shivers solicitude suffering suspense sweat trouble watchfulness willies worriment
WEAK
all-overs ants in pants cold sweat goose bumps nail-biting pins and needles
Antonyms
STRONGEST
belief calm calmness certainty collectedness confidence ease faith security sureness trust
STRONG
advantage benefit blessing happiness health joy peace peacefulness pleasure

Example Sentences

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On March 5, officials said Castillo’s body was found in an open desert area near the Colorado River in Needles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

But Castillo went missing shortly after she traveled to Needles, Calif., to visit a man, according to a poster distributed online during her disappearance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

The two also became business partners, opening a needlepoint shop on the Upper East Side called 2 Needles.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

The crew called the coastguard after the boat rapidly started to take on water off The Needles at 06:00 BST.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2023

I also knew that eventually we would have to finish that conversation about why he treats Needles like he doesn't love him, when we all know he does.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds