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
The discovery site’s proximity to the park’s trail network is what has unsettled regular users most.
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Ryan Brennan
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
California should pause these fees while the oil market is unsettled.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA), unsettled to minor geomagnetic storm conditions (G1) are expected this evening, with isolated to moderate (G2) levels possible as solar wind speeds continue to energize Earth's magnetic field.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Wednesday also will be warm, before a showery and unsettled second half of the week.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
California should pause these fees while the oil market is unsettled.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA), unsettled to minor geomagnetic storm conditions (G1) are expected this evening, with isolated to moderate (G2) levels possible as solar wind speeds continue to energize Earth's magnetic field.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Wednesday also will be warm, before a showery and unsettled second half of the week.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettle
Verb
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But those familiar worries around his identity kept disturbing his peace.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Courts also accord high deference to arbitration decisions and require extraordinary findings to vacate an arbitration award, meaning arbitration decisions are normally not disturbed or challenged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mohan admits she had been distracted by personal problems, and wishes Robby well on his sabbatical.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Then the waiter gets distracted.—
Laura House,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The administration doesn’t actually bother to project deficits and public debt over the next decade.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the band’s bassist and founding member, Steve Harris, told Rolling Stone the fact that the band wasn’t yet inducted at the time didn’t bother him.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the prevalence of carfentanil still pales in comparison to fentanyl, experts are nevertheless alarmed by the increase of a substance researched for years as a chemical weapon and deployed by Russian forces on Chechen separatists in 2002.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The alerts were triggered by the severe thunderstorm moving through the area, alarming some residents who were unaware the city’s siren system now also goes off when a severe weather warning is issued by the National Weather Service.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Another employee spoke with The New Yorker for the 2016 story while wearing a disguise, worried about retribution.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hikers, who already worry about bikes flying down narrow trails, now worry about e-bikes flying up from behind.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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United States Attorney District of Massachusetts Neighbors near Silva Street had been concerned for quite some time.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cuomo and other employees were concerned by Fahim’s bizarre and erratic behavior — along with his poor personal hygiene — and unsuccessfully tried to get the leaders of the firm to fire him.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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But for Russell, these examples show the danger lurking on the path of now agitating inside Mercedes, to somehow put Antonelli off his new stride.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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For the longest time, residents in the ruddy north of blue California have agitated for a breakaway state called Jefferson.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Unsettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettle. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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