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Noun
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In the conscious state, says Miller, such perturbations only briefly affect how the brain behaves.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Rigid wings experienced abrupt destabilization, while passive soft wings without sensing and control struggled to recover from larger flow perturbations.—
Etiido Uko
March 09,
New Atlas,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Starting with smaller portions, adding fiber gradually, and drinking enough water can help your digestion adjust and reduce discomfort.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Artists deploy discomfort not for shock, but as a means of recalibrating perception.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Interfering with a fawn is discouraged; observe from a distance and contact wildlife professionals only if the fawn shows signs of injury, distress, or the mother's prolonged absence.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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There is tap-dancing, a wall that resembles the night sky, a prop headband that resembles a Plumbob, and the discovery that every actor onstage can imitate the animation a Sim does while in distress.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The bioluminescence of Pyrocystis lunula algae was sustained using chemical solutions rather than physical agitation.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Studies show the drug works by affecting brain chemicals such as glutamate and dopamine to help calm the overactive signals in the brain linked to agitation.—
Dr. Jennifer Miao,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Science backs up this idea that our feelings about moist stem from a place of semantic uneasiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to a new report in Bloomberg, there’s been employee turnover and uneasiness amongst the staff at Trending, a company which encompasses Cooper’s Unwell Network of podcasts as well as ACE Entertainment, the production company started by Cooper’s husband Matt Kaplan.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Meloni, weakened by a recent referendum defeat and facing public unease over the conflict, has insisted that any use of Italian bases for offensive operations would require parliamentary backing.—
Giada Zampano,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Brent was trading above $100 a barrel on Friday, while shipping and insurance markets continue signaling deep unease despite periodic ceasefire headlines.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Dolan’s discomfiture is understandable, as cord-cutting was already doing a number on the legacy RSN model well before the NBA began beefing up its national TV slate at the expense of the local sports channels.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Increasing heat and humidity could spark showers and storms Friday morning, but a better chance for more widespread storms arrives Friday night into Saturday as a stronger disturbance moves in, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Avoid spring pruning to let blooms fully develop and prevent unnecessary disturbance to the tree.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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“Discomposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomposure. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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