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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Shanghai Fashion Week showed resilience in the face of unsettling economic headwinds.
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The direction, established by pilot helmer Adam Bernstein, is at first effective in establishing an eerie, unsettling mood, as in Eli’s graphic nightmares about splattering into an empty swimming pool.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Both countries have been unsettled in recent months by high-profile murders in which migrants were identified as suspects, and by a surge in support for far-right parties.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
The only playoff berths unsettled heading into Decision Day are the final two spots in the Eastern Conference, currently occupied by D.C. United and Montreal.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The direction, established by pilot helmer Adam Bernstein, is at first effective in establishing an eerie, unsettling mood, as in Eli’s graphic nightmares about splattering into an empty swimming pool.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Both countries have been unsettled in recent months by high-profile murders in which migrants were identified as suspects, and by a surge in support for far-right parties.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
The only playoff berths unsettled heading into Decision Day are the final two spots in the Eastern Conference, currently occupied by D.C. United and Montreal.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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On May 25, President Trump issued a tweet: North Korea fired off some small weapons, which disturbed some of my people, and others, but not me.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chris Norris October 30, 2024 7:00 AM EDT The Bravia Theater U, a wireless wearable neckband speaker by Sony, envelopes the listener in a cloud of high-quality surround sound technology without isolating the user or disturbing those nearby.Chris Norris, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Brace for Impact Schmitt’s getting caught in a storm might have been a red herring to distract us from a bigger tragedy ahead. endings Yesterday at 3:37 p.m.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Lions faced an unusual situation, but Campbell thought outside the box and made the adjustments to ensure his players did not get distracted by the conditions.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Martha Stewart is an ‘unreliable narrator’ but also ‘a visionary,’ documentary director says: R.J. Cutler, the director of Netflix’s ‘Martha,’ discussed his film about the lifestyle guru and businesswoman and how he isn’t bothered by her criticism of it.Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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That’s alarmed some industries over others—such as Germany’s carmakers, who stand to pay steep tariffs.BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024
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Eventually, Rabie managed to accelerate slightly, distancing the vehicle from the lioness without alarming her.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid, worried about seasickness or simply unsure about the destinations themselves.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Many also worry that U.S. disengagement could lead other countries to backpedal on existing climate pledges or scale back future ambitions.Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This is especially concerning for the x86 crowd because both systems aren’t far off in price from the MacBook Pro tested here, especially the HP ZBook workstation.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Two potential constitutional amendments are also on the ballot, concerning noncitizen voting and public and private school funding.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Use your clean hands to gently agitate the berries to ensure all pieces and sides are washed.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mars—which has been agitating you during its two-month stay in Cancer so far—completes its opposition with Pluto on November 3, bringing things to a boil between you and a significant other.Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Unsettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettle. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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