dreading
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of dreading
Example Sentences
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And enough with the social-media snark about dreading the thought of Spirit passengers suddenly showing up on your favorite non-discount airline.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The couple is among thousands of immigrant parents hiding in their homes in Minneapolis, dreading that federal agents will come knocking.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
Later that year, Lively also sent texts to actress and co-star Jenny Slate, and said she was "dreading" going back to set and "getting hits of the experience in really upsetting ways".
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
Each night, she would lie awake dreading the next day.
From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025
I go up the steps, dreading this class.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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