as in to disturb
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the news that the local grocery store had sold contaminated produce unsettled many shoppers
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Recent Examples of unsettle
There was unsettling news on Friday afternoon as the storied Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone was evacuated amid a blaze; fortunately no one was hurt, but the venue has been shuttered until further notice.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
The sense of uncertainty is particularly strong in places where political instability can suddenly unsettle one’s sense of home, values and economic security.
—Gregor Nassief, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Trump's rapprochement with Russia has nonetheless unsettled America's historic allies in Europe.
—Jill Lawless and Aamer Madhani The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This unprecedented stream of executive orders and memorandums is unsettling Washington households as people scramble to determine whether their jobs and livelihoods are safe.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
The sense of uncertainty is particularly strong in places where political instability can suddenly unsettle one’s sense of home, values and economic security.
—Gregor Nassief, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Trump's rapprochement with Russia has nonetheless unsettled America's historic allies in Europe.
—Jill Lawless and Aamer Madhani The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This unprecedented stream of executive orders and memorandums is unsettling Washington households as people scramble to determine whether their jobs and livelihoods are safe.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettle
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Carsley said during his spell as interim coach that White still had his ‘do not disturb’ status activated after Southgate’s departure last summer.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Seeing the body disturbs Mickey to her core, and sets her on a path to find Kacey.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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That means having a high-quality microphone and video camera so others aren’t distracted by your technology. 8.—
Joseph Liu,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Investors looking to distract themselves with a drink might, in fact, feel even more pain.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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The First Amendment’s free speech protection is under siege by the Trump administration and that should bother every American, including Republicans.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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By the end of the day, my T-zone had turned a little bit oily, but honestly, not enough to bother me.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Trump has alarmed European allies by appearing to turn toward Moscow, breaking with decades of U.S. foreign policy.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Kennedy’s reaction to measles outbreaks alarms public health experts because the former lawyer embraces myths that vitamin A and cod liver oil are effective against the virus.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
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According to Schwartz, the Sierra Nevada saw above-average snowfall over the previous two water years, so there’s no reason to worry about the slight drop in snowfall in 2025.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rubio’s visit comes as leaders grow increasingly concerned about the quickly deteriorating security situation in Haiti, which threatens to spill over into the region, and several worrying U.S. policy shifts that stand to have negative effects on their vulnerable economies.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, many experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, used in electronics, wiring and even plumbing could be just as concerning.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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Plus, top economist Diane Swonk on what most concerns her about the economy right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Fill the bucket with water and carefully (with rubber dish gloves) submerge the stained garment in the water, agitating slightly.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Astronauts will initiate the fermentation in space by adding water to the device, which will monitor the level of alcohol and mechanically agitate the mash to achieve successful fermentation.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Unsettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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