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Adjective
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Dickinson appeared somewhere between perturbed and seething.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When the bear didn’t even slow, Steve was alarmed.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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But fans were alarmed this week when one of Parton’s 11 siblings, Freida, posted on Facebook asking for prayers for her superstar sister.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lots of laughter, troubled gazes, leftovers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The chancellor for the troubled University of Minnesota-Morris will step down from her role by the end of December.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Madison is upset that Joe doesn’t seem that affected or eager to comfort her; meanwhile, Joe’s internally feeling like that one picture of Nicole Kidman.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Barbz were upset with Nicki’s cancellation, and some pleaded with her to take a break from social media.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During a ten-minute break, Heidi was worried.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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Midwest The Upper Midwest is the only area that has some potential for minor travel delays, but the Farmer’s Almanac isn’t too worried.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The fifth group, LC5, involved disturbed or fragmented sleep.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The area of disturbed weather likely to become Jerry is moving quickly west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The employees who lost their jobs are distraught, according to the source familiar with the RIF.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Eva’s decision to die left Druse distraught.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The main culprits are well known – speeding, alcohol, distracted driving, and the simple failure to wear a seatbelt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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While Polarity, Greg, Sam, and Jordan keep Cipher distracted, Emma, Cate, and Annabeth go looking for her.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Wrought (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrought%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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