as in panic
a state of nervous or irritated concern
all in a tizzy because she can't find her car keys
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Recent Examples of tizzy
Recently, Beyoncé debuted a bouncy, jaw-skimming blonde bob that promptly sent the internet into a tizzy.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Humongous police overtime costs have multiple communities around California in a tizzy.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Let’s discuss the casting changes that sent the Sistas fandom into a tizzy ahead of Season 10th.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Neither Kansas City nor Philly is in contention for this year’s Super Bowl, though, leaving a wide-open window for another team to take the crown—and perhaps cause another tizzy around tickets, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Humongous police overtime costs have multiple communities around California in a tizzy.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Let’s discuss the casting changes that sent the Sistas fandom into a tizzy ahead of Season 10th.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Neither Kansas City nor Philly is in contention for this year’s Super Bowl, though, leaving a wide-open window for another team to take the crown—and perhaps cause another tizzy around tickets, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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The government is mindful of not hurting economic growth or spurring panic among consumers.—
Shoko Oda,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Radioactive clouds spread, causing panic as far away as Germany and Britain; millions of litres of milk were dumped; livestock was destroyed or banned from sale.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its red, orange and yellow daisy-like blooms keep coming through the hottest months with almost no fuss — a strong choice for gardeners who would rather enjoy their yard than baby it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The plants that earn their place in a hot-weather bed are the ones that keep blooming when the thermometer climbs, draw butterflies and hummingbirds without fuss and reward you with the kind of color that makes a morning cup of coffee on the porch feel like a small vacation.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The water- and sweat-resistant formula holds up during long days outside, while the lightweight finish stays comfortable without pilling or turning greasy.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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