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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
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Some 40,000 people in parts of that city and nearby communities were ordered to evacuate Friday as fire officials predicted the distressed tank would either leak thousands of gallons of dangerous chemicals or explode altogether.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Channel a beach theme Happily distressed furniture and a blue and white palette do wonders to unify a space and provide a casual atmosphere.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
People are distressed about gas prices and inflation and the housing market.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Some 40,000 people in parts of that city and nearby communities were ordered to evacuate Friday as fire officials predicted the distressed tank would either leak thousands of gallons of dangerous chemicals or explode altogether.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Verb
Companies in this cohort are less likely to be distressed compared to their peers in the first quintile – that is, firms offering the highest dividend yield.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Channel a beach theme Happily distressed furniture and a blue and white palette do wonders to unify a space and provide a casual atmosphere.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distressed
Adjective
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Emmanuel co-stars as Detective Doran, an officer assigned to shadow Grimes, with Greenwood playing Henry Monroe, the therapist Grimes is mandated to see, whose sessions begin to reveal the detective’s troubled past.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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The discoveries, announced Sunday, are part of the Egyptian government’s efforts to boost the country’s tourism industry and bring cash to the troubled economy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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One reason Red Sea traffic remains depressed is because ships can bypass it and avoid the security risk altogether by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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As anxiety has mounted about depressed entry-level hiring, with Gen Z crowds even booing luminaries such as Eric Schmidt amid commencement speeches touting AI, Dimon has given warm but blunt advice to ambitious young workers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The unprecedentedly large numbers of killings alarmed Western governments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Your mother, suddenly, is alarmed by your exhaustion.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Dickinson appeared somewhere between perturbed and seething.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Shaina was fascinated by Greek mythology but disturbed by the concept of other Gods.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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When asbestos is disturbed, tiny particles are released into the air.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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If a bear approaches in a defensive manner (appears agitated and/or charges), stop.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Trump loudly agitated for her release.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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With Cargill distracted, Ripley went on the offensive.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Before his interview with IndieWire can begin, Charles Melton becomes distracted by a wayward eyelash.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The semaglutide medication slows the digestive system, and combined with reduced appetite and lower fluid intake, that can leave users feeling backed up for weeks at a time.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distressed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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