agitate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Torres captured the broader institutional despair bluntly when he admitted he lacked confidence in regulators but felt there was “no choice but to agitate for accountability.”
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
Jackson continued to travel, agitate, protest, but the spotlight had moved on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
They are notorious goons, despised virtually everywhere for their ability to agitate, aggrieve and annoy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
Little things are starting to agitate me every day.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
I’m using a gentle voice so as not to agitate the baby.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
And this is kind of a shame, because the story agitates the brain far more than it does the stomach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2025
Conversely, when researchers injected the rats with a substance that agitates the immune system, the inflammatory cytokine levels rapidly shot up.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2024
Tinseltown, it seems, is in the midst of an AI boom — even as its creative class agitates for limits on how that technology gets deployed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2023
That’s why worry agitates us, persistently or even relentlessly, because it exists to engage us in dealing with future uncertainties and working to make things turn out all right.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 2023
Anger agitates, while whistling melts a bee’s temper.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
Her ball toss went awry, her footwork was a step slower, and she was more agitated, at one point screaming in frustration after a netted forehand.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
If she threatens to withdraw her affection or becomes agitated or angry, that’s OK too.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
She’s just frustrated that the weather isn’t cooperating with her upcoming outdoor performance and agitated that this might be a bad omen for her big American comeback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
"I heard a man scream 'Allahu akbar' five or six times, in a very agitated manner," a young man who witnessed the chaos that ensued told Blick, which did not provide his name.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
Cassiopeia was both pleased and embarrassed at being singled out by Lady Constance, and this confusion made her even more agitated than her brothers.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
His agitating and manipulation, which he would later concede was primarily staged, drove a wedge between Montag and the show’s star Lauren Conrad.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Landlocked Ethiopia, home to around 130 million people and one of Africa’s strongest economies, has been agitating for sea access.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
The Tkachuk brothers are notorious for agitating opponents and are considered standout players with Hall-of-Fame trajectories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
Conversations about his goals implicitly involved an assessment of his prospects, which was agitating.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2025
Old Chao was blushing so furiously that he seemed to be swelling, his very blood cells agitating to escape.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
Vocabulary lists containing agitate
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
