as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
as a curious observer, he was weirded out by the fact that members of the sect seemed to have no life outside of it
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Rinehart’s comments alarmed some AP journalists.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant organizations, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, still have a presence and have been trying to resurface.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The hornets are extremely aggressive when the nest is disturbed.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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The executions had shaken many Manbij residents, but others—disturbed by the crime and disorder—were grateful that someone was finally willing to take a stand.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Fallon then asked if she doesn’t get bothered by being too famous for the cruise.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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Take a break from mundane tasks and escape into your own world, where you will not be bothered.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Paris — As far as the French are concerned, the case is now closed.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Community members, concerned over slim pickings of essentials like eggs and bread, rallied around the store and started a GoFundMe in December 2024, ultimately raising nearly $63,000 for the grocery.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The premise itself is funny, and so is watching Brennan’s character get distracted enough by them to eventually join.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
1 Mar. 2026
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While the person is distracted, the initial suspect quickly steals the ATM card from the machine and replaces it with a counterfeit card.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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He's heard from business owners worried about a drop in tourism and property owners who have begun receiving eminent domain notices from the federal government.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The kingdom has long used its ability to quickly lift oil output as a way to calm markets worried about supply disruptions.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Coming off a state runner-up finish, Duncanville’s quarterback situation appeared to be unsettled going into next season.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The tariff backdrop is now unsettled in the wake of Friday's Supreme Court decision.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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This timing angered fans on social media, some of whom accused Antetokounmpo of intentionally stirring trade rumors to drive traffic on the bet.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ten people were killed in clashes between security forces at the consulate and protesters angered by the killing of Khamenei.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Weirded out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weirded%20out. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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