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verb

past tense of bother
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Recent Examples of bothered
Adjective
President Trump would perhaps be less bothered about Israel allowing Jewish settlers back into Gaza, as part of the Israeli government would like to do. New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024 The script got several studios and streamers hot and bothered. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024 These people could not possibly be bothered to acknowledge anything as uncouth as Christmas. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bothered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bothered
Adjective
  • Most students arrive uninterested and even annoyed at having to take a class outside their major.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Self first timeout came quickly as he was noticeably annoyed at his players for their lack of defensive effort.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Certain leave-in products might also be too strong and trigger contact dermatitis—an irritated, itchy reaction that Dr. Cameron says can happen when harsh actives (like salicylic acid and tea tree oil) sit on a sensitive scalp for too long.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Jujube fruit extract and chamomile soothe irritated skin while prebiotics and probiotics support your microbiome.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The mineral can stay airborne for days once disturbed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In 2018, Ryan Odom led UMBC to the first ever No. 16 upset of a No. 1 in the NCAA Tournament.
    Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Give me the Bulldogs to pull the biggest upset of the second round.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Slot said Alexander-Arnold was not distracted by fluttering eyes in Spain but the right-back looked like a man with his mind elsewhere.
    Phil Hay, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, some basic realities are that Russia is distracted by the war Ukraine, and is not of much help to Iran's regional military strategy.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • More than once, Mariana emits an exasperated scream that goes on and on and on, almost like an operatic aria.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Wihan is summoned by an exasperated captain to the bridge.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Philadelphia’s defensive front, led by tackle Jalen Carter, harassed Daniels and Washington’s running backs in both meetings.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The new complaint is rooted in allegations that Tilda Santiago, a special education case manager for Ortiz from September 2022 through May 2023, bullied and harassed the high schooler for several months.
    Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024

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“Bothered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothered. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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