Synonyms
Examples of antsy in a Sentence
he was feeling understandably antsy about the tax audit
after a few minutes in the formal restaurant, the kids got antsy
Recent Examples on the Web
Offensive and defensive linemen getting antsy for a new school, listen up.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The wrappers are a nostalgic choice for Barrois, who started sculpting as an antsy 10-year-old with a Hot Wheels collection and a pet peeve.
—Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. is in no rush to put a stadium sales tax issue on the ballot, even if some of his colleagues in county government are getting antsy.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Photograph: Matthias Balk/Getty Images Many people—like, say, journalists—are understandably antsy about what generative artificial intelligence might mean for the future of their profession.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2024
Some folks are antsy about potential price tumbles.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2023
The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus were present and the choir was especially antsy, Ruder recalls, feeling that an hour-long rehearsal might be necessary to achieve the right sonic balance in the cavernous room.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
Still, that’s a long time in the auto world, and to say people are getting antsy waiting would be a huge understatement.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Nov. 2023
Glitches in each half between Olave, the second-year wideout, and antsy quarterback Derek Carr fueled the Saints’ 31-24 home loss.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2023
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The wrappers are a nostalgic choice for Barrois, who started sculpting as an antsy 10-year-old with a Hot Wheels collection and a pet peeve.
—Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. is in no rush to put a stadium sales tax issue on the ballot, even if some of his colleagues in county government are getting antsy.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Photograph: Matthias Balk/Getty Images Many people—like, say, journalists—are understandably antsy about what generative artificial intelligence might mean for the future of their profession.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2024
Some folks are antsy about potential price tumbles.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2023
The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus were present and the choir was especially antsy, Ruder recalls, feeling that an hour-long rehearsal might be necessary to achieve the right sonic balance in the cavernous room.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
Still, that’s a long time in the auto world, and to say people are getting antsy waiting would be a huge understatement.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Nov. 2023
Glitches in each half between Olave, the second-year wideout, and antsy quarterback Derek Carr fueled the Saints’ 31-24 home loss.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2023
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