disturbed 1 of 2

past tense of disturb
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disturbed

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adjective

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Recent Examples of disturbed
Verb
Toledo says her children, whose fourth birthday her husband missed on June 11, remain disturbed by what happened to their father and his ongoing absence. Ben Adler, USA Today, 14 June 2025 But on March 30, 1981, a disturbed young man ambushed Reagan leaving the Washington Hilton Hotel and shot him at close range. Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
Adjective
Causes of Transplant Shock Transplant shock can occur when a plant’s roots are disturbed or the growing environment changes faster than a plant can adapt. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025 But the Mexican American student said he’s disturbed by the clamping down on free speech and the right to protest. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disturbed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbed
Verb
  • Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • After a season disrupted by injuries and fewer starts, the writing was on the wall.
    Julia Ranney, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 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
  • In fact, if you can’t be bothered even to reach for the remote to select this new button, the latest firmware update will also automatically start playing the next episode after a countdown.
    John Archer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In the upcoming ninth season of Rehab Addict, which premieres on June 24, Curtis restores both that Wyoming home and a troubled Detroit property that had been invaded by squatters.
    Erin Clements, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • The long and troubled history of the would-be Venus spacecraft, known as Kosmos-482, can shed some light on these key questions, scientists say.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 23 June 2025
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  • The cells have an ugly, disordered appearance under a microscope.
    Adam B. Kushner, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • In more severe cases, this ongoing pattern may erode a parent’s relationship with food, leading to emotional or disordered eating that feels increasingly difficult to name, let alone break.
    Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Cameras captured her walking around on the grass before getting distracted and Jordan swooping her up to get to their next hole.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The one who got distracted by the minstrel did not finish last.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • His family have since relocated to the UK.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Seeking to deepen her impact, Lahar left Columbia after three years and eventually relocated from New York to Israel and joined Tech2Peace to pioneer innovative approaches to fostering collaboration and understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

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“Disturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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