panic
noun
a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals.
panics
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present tense formof panic (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The strategists added that geopolitical crises generally cause temporary panics, which could prove attractive entry points for investors if the U.S. economy stays strong.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
To end repeated banking panics, the Federal Reserve was signed into law in 1913 with a unique public-private system of governance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
She panics briefly, then gathers herself and finds her confidence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Throughout the 1800s and early 1900s, the federal government stepped in repeatedly during banking panics to stabilize the system.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
If she panics, she’ll forget to hold on.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
