as in to disturb
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the news that the local grocery store had sold contaminated produce unsettled many shoppers
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Recent Examples of unsettle
There are some doubts about how literally Trump's proposal should be understood, given his reputation as a negotiator used to unsettling partners via unexpected angles.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump says Ukraine has 'had a seat for 3 years'
Kyiv's exclusion from the Saudi talks has badly unsettled Ukraine and its European allies.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Wood zooms in on sumptuous but unsettling items whose surfaces can be charged with latent danger.
—Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Everyone around her, including the prison guards, the undertaker and even the warden, seem unsettled by what’s happening.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump says Ukraine has 'had a seat for 3 years'
Kyiv's exclusion from the Saudi talks has badly unsettled Ukraine and its European allies.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Wood zooms in on sumptuous but unsettling items whose surfaces can be charged with latent danger.
—Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Everyone around her, including the prison guards, the undertaker and even the warden, seem unsettled by what’s happening.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettle
Verb
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Carsley said during his spell as interim coach that White still had his ‘do not disturb’ status activated after Southgate’s departure last summer.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Seeing the body disturbs Mickey to her core, and sets her on a path to find Kacey.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Have we been distracted too much by all the verbal fireworks this season from CK, Phillip, and Seychelle to notice that Lete is an absolute assassin out there?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Grave screamed for help, but security personnel were distracted by the game and not paying attention, the lawsuit said.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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By the end of the day, my T-zone had turned a little bit oily, but honestly, not enough to bother me.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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The First Amendment’s free speech protection is under siege by the Trump administration and that should bother every American, including Republicans.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Reports that Paramount Global is considering a financial settlement on the Trump federal lawsuit have alarmed journalists within CBS News and beyond.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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But his approach to doing so has alarmed many U.S. allies, as his administration recently opened up talks with Russia and signalled openness to peace talks that could potentially embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin and sideline Ukraine.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The young centre barely had time to worry about making a first impression on his new team: The Senators hosted the Rangers at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Twenty-two percent worry about the potentially dangerous consequences of messing up, such as plumbing leaks or electrical problems.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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However, many experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, used in electronics, wiring and even plumbing could be just as concerning.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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A couple of neighbors concerned about Nantwi used to attend his court hearings, Ricco said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fill the bucket with water and carefully (with rubber dish gloves) submerge the stained garment in the water, agitating slightly.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Astronauts will initiate the fermentation in space by adding water to the device, which will monitor the level of alcohol and mechanically agitate the mash to achieve successful fermentation.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Unsettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettle. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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