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as in troubled
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as in depressed
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
don't let all the bad news distress you
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Recent Examples of distressed
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2025
The attachment between mated titis is very intense, and partners become distressed in each other's absence.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The bright blue stands out against the neutrals in the rest of the space, and the distressed wood look enhances the rustic kitchen theme.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Their collection of apparel and accessories is clearly a throwback to a 1970s California coastal culture as evidenced by the floral buttons and distressed treatments on many of the pieces.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The grunge cases capture Diesel’s edgy aesthetic with distressed finishes and industrial hardware elements.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2025
The attachment between mated titis is very intense, and partners become distressed in each other's absence.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The bright blue stands out against the neutrals in the rest of the space, and the distressed wood look enhances the rustic kitchen theme.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Their collection of apparel and accessories is clearly a throwback to a 1970s California coastal culture as evidenced by the floral buttons and distressed treatments on many of the pieces.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distressed
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s troubled luxury sector is showing signs of revival after an upbeat earnings season.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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More bluntly – and, journalistically, more truthfully, accurately, and appropriately – these are troubled times, chaotic times.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Today’s youth can feel depressed by the state of society while remaining incredibly sensitive, inventive, and caring.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Man Shares Theory About Why Gen Z Are Depressed By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 20 A 24-year-old marketing agency owner who lives in Tampa, Florida, has sparked discussion after sharing this theory about why Gen Z is depressed.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The mineral can stay airborne for days once disturbed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The lawsuit asserts the officers were informed that Bruce was experiencing a seizure and should have known to not restrain him or perceive agitated behavior as deliberate hostility or resistance, in accordance with Police Officer Standards and Training guidance.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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In notable ways, the night unfolded very differently from a Rage Against the Machine concert, which are dependably explosive gatherings, a nightly manifesto on social justice amid the crushing riffs and agitated vocals.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The technology behind an LLM is sufficiently advanced because the people using it have not bothered to understand it.—
Elizabeth Lopatto,
The Verge,
23 Dec. 2024
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Now, after 15 months of war between Hamas and Israel, the water system in Gaza has gone from hardscrabble and tenuous to virtually nonexistent.—
Claudine Ebeid,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Sorenstam is humbled by her place in the LPGA Tour’s history and her sport’s hardscrabble roots.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distressed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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