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as in troubled
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
all that talk of war disturbed us
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as in removed
to change the place or position of
the items on her desk had been disturbed by someone
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as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
her careful filing system is sure to be disturbed during the move
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as in bothered
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
sorry to disturb you while you're working
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as in weighed
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
please do not disturb yourself—I'll get my own drink
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Recent Examples of disturbed
Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
In the series finale, Bill is shot and killed by his disturbed neighbor, Carl (Carlos Jacott).
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
When the solar panels were installed, excavation for support posts and underground cables disturbed the topsoil and destroyed the native grasses, which consist of a diverse species of grass.
—Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
Especially in light of a recent Times article noting how many conservative Christians feel disturbed—or, rather, their geocentric world view feels disturbed—by the idea of alien life.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
In the series finale, Bill is shot and killed by his disturbed neighbor, Carl (Carlos Jacott).
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Verb
Fire suppression repair is intended to restore areas disturbed during firefighting efforts and reduce erosion, said Meghan Scheeline, a forester and fire suppression repair specialist with Cal Fire, in a 2024 video posted on Cal Fire’s YouTube page.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
When the solar panels were installed, excavation for support posts and underground cables disturbed the topsoil and destroyed the native grasses, which consist of a diverse species of grass.
—Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbed
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That has sent maritime insurance rates through the roof and given some financiers and shipping companies cold feet about tempting fate and navigating through the troubled waters.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Martin created and stars in the Netflix series Wayward, the thriller-drama revolving around the inner workings and dark secrets of a fictional school for troubled teenagers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Women with thyroid disorders, a history of disordered eating, high chronic stress, adolescent girls and anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a clinician before starting.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Some highly restrictive diets have also been associated with disordered eating behaviors and psychological stress related to food and body image.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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Reflect Orbital’s plans also alarmed the Royal Astronomical Society, which said each beam could be four times brighter than the full moon, with the overall system potentially making the night sky three to four times brighter.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The Lebanese government was alarmed by Israeli troops crossing its Litani River last month.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys players, and coaches, all love the changes recently made to AT&T Stadium, and come August, the name will go back to its original, the grass will be replaced by a synthetic, and expect the tint in the windows to be removed, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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And of how Iran’s preparation for this World Cup has been disrupted, this is definitely among the more minor.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Travelers whose flights are disrupted should keep an eye out for change fee waivers and rebooking options from their airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Even if he’s never bothered to pause and consider it.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In some cases, these kinds of candidates have not even bothered to vote, let alone hold public office.—
Garry South,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Among the tackles who have been weighed at the NFL Combine, none in the last nine years stepped on the scale lighter than 290 pounds.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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As the Justice Department weighed approval, a coalition of states led by California are preparing a lawsuit to block the deal that’s expected to be filed within a month.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Dickinson appeared somewhere between perturbed and seething.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Disturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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