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
Sudden and aggressive regulatory crackdowns in sectors such as technology and private education have sent shock waves through China’s business community and unsettled international investors.
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Yet by early 2024, even as Modi was declaring the dawn of a glorious new era, unsettling rumbles could be heard.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
In contrast to robust U.S. economic data, China reported signs of cooling in its manufacturing sector, unsettling Asian markets.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Beijing’s plans and actions have unsettled many observers in Washington, some of whom worry that China is catching up to the United States, or even leaping ahead.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Yet by early 2024, even as Modi was declaring the dawn of a glorious new era, unsettling rumbles could be heard.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
In contrast to robust U.S. economic data, China reported signs of cooling in its manufacturing sector, unsettling Asian markets.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Beijing’s plans and actions have unsettled many observers in Washington, some of whom worry that China is catching up to the United States, or even leaping ahead.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsettle
Verb
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The volcano’s light illuminates a double lenticular cloud, or a UFO-like cloud formation created when a mountain disturbs air flow and creates standing waves above it.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant’s owner requested that the police detain the tourist for intoxication and disturbing the public order; on Sunday, Cabo Rojo’s mayor said that the responding officer had been suspended while the case was being investigated.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
The New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2025
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After all, we too are drawn to violent, meaningless spectacle to distract us from matters of substance.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Police warned those in attendance to keep their hands down so as not to distract from the formal proceedings.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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Vlasic is not bothered by this but does have a suggestion for the NHL.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The latter group ultimately just couldn’t be bothered to get off their couches.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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California officials apologized after millions of residents in Los Angeles County were alarmed by a false alert to evacuate as wildfires rage.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Jan. 2025
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The two had never once met, and Pope was alarmed, but tried to stay calm.—
Ian Frisch,
Curbed,
9 Jan. 2025
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Another worried the fire had crept out of the Palisades toward Santa Monica Canyon, endangering his house.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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As writers stopped worrying about viewers losing the thread, their shows started resembling ultra-long films.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Baun’s absorption of play-relaying duties will allow Burks or Trotter to be mainly concerned with their own assignments.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Gen Xers — who at ages 44 to 59 are getting closer to retirement — are most likely to be concerned about the program's future, Bankrate found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then agitate the rug for a few minutes to remove any leftover debris.—
Moriah Mason,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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Using your fingers, lightly agitate the seeds to loosen them from the membrane.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Unsettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsettle. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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