as in disturbed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
despite his career success, he has been distempered by nagging feelings of inadequacy his whole life
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The study was conducted in a lab, where participants had never slept before, which could have also disturbed their sleep.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026 -
If the dirt is disturbed the next day, the den is occupied.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Officials across the country received the invitation, which has alarmed some of its recipients, according to numerous media outlets.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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My behavior may have alarmed my roommates.—
Ivy Nelson,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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Size of the Milan Ice Skating Arena rink Figure skating ice rinks are usually free of markings so that skaters can compete without being distracted.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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While Duque wants thrifters to understand that price doesn't equal value, Rodriguez warns shoppers not to be distracted by appearance.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Something that bothered Rick was confidence or anything that whiffed of overt masculinity.—
Margy Rochlin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Watson hasn’t been bothered by the challenge of taking on older players.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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But not everyone is concerned, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has brushed off demands for short-term ROI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Should people experiencing these symptoms be concerned about their future cognitive health?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The ecommerce giant tumbled nearly 7% in afternoon trading after earnings per share narrowly missed expectations and big spending plans worried some investors.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Efforts to pass broader AI regulations have failed in recent years, as lawmakers worried that too much regulation could hinder the state’s burgeoning innovation efforts and scare companies away the state.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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The person was hospitalized and continued to be agitated and confused for 10 days, with blood calcium levels returning to normal after 18 days.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Robertson has not agitated for a move and showcased his professionalism with his performance as a half-time substitute in Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2026
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Homebuyers tend to be more sensitive than the law, which is still largely unsettled in regards to the topic.—
Franklin Schneider,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The striker had been unsettled at Palace for some time, with contract negotiations ongoing since before summer 2024 to extend his deal, which had entered its final 18 months.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Distempered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distempered. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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