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verb

past tense of bother
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Recent Examples of bothered
Adjective
Kennedy’s long history of vaccine skepticism has troubled Republicans and Democrats, though the roughly two dozen Republicans who met with Kennedy in December seemed less bothered. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025 Young people, who make the majority of South Africa’s 60 million population, appeared less bothered to participate in that election. Farai Mutsaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
Verb
Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024 These people could not possibly be bothered to acknowledge anything as uncouth as Christmas. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bothered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bothered
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Zay is annoyed because he essentially got demoted when Nuck officially brought Bakari on board.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 May 2025
  • The colorful bird seemed annoyed, tightening its talons on the window frame and glaring at Gallucci.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Eczema Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition associated with inflamed, itchy, and irritated skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
  • The White House, while pursuing thawing relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has become increasingly irritated with Moscow after Russian officials in March refused to agree to a U.S.-brokered, 30-day full ceasefire agreement that Ukraine has already signed.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Santa Margarita 6, Huntington Beach 5: Chase Marlow singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to give the Eagles an upset over Sunset League champion Huntington Beach.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
  • This was from Chris Haynes, reporting that Michael Beasley (yes, that Michael Beasley) is upset that the expansion Miami Big 3 team drafted Lance Stephenson (yes, that Lance Stephenson), and is contemplating requesting a trade.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • The one who got distracted by the minstrel did not finish last.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Cameras captured her walking around on the grass before getting distracted and Jordan swooping her up to get to their next hole.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Throughout the early going of Devin Williams’ time in pinstripes, blank stares and exasperated looks have covered his face as he’s departed Yankee Stadium’s mound.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
  • The two are still debating the issue as an exasperated Arthur rides off to find another recruit.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Butler was incredulous that Curry – harassed by Houston’s long defenders such as Amen Thompson during a three-point, 1-of-10 shooting night – did not get more foul calls.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • McAfee could assert that if someone harassed Cornett after watching his show, then the harasser—not McAfee—is at fault.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025

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“Bothered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothered. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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