1
as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
all that talk of war disturbed us
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2
as in to remove
to change the place or position of
the items on her desk had been disturbed by someone
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3
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
her careful filing system is sure to be disturbed during the move
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4
as in to worry
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
sorry to disturb you while you're working
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5
as in to weigh
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
please do not disturb yourself—I'll get my own drink
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Recent Examples of disturb
The filmmakers are able to provide us with an intimate view without disturbing all these wonderful, unique living things.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The school has since been razed, but the construction disturbed the soil beneath it.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
If sowing indoors, sow four to six weeks before planting out, and take care not to disturb the roots while transplanting.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Stay on marked trails, pack all your trash, and respect wildlife (do not feed or disturb them).
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The school has since been razed, but the construction disturbed the soil beneath it.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
If sowing indoors, sow four to six weeks before planting out, and take care not to disturb the roots while transplanting.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Stay on marked trails, pack all your trash, and respect wildlife (do not feed or disturb them).
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturb
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Gathering at Scripps Research’s third annual Pandemic Preparedness Symposium last week, researchers working in virology and chemistry did not bother to debate whether or not H5N1 avian influenza will clear this rapidly shrinking hurdle.—
Paul Sisson,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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As Caro settled into life in a new country, one thing often bothered him.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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Trump, however, issued an executive order on his first day in office removing U.S. coastal waters from offshore wind development.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has begun acting on its worthy goal of removing aliens who support Hamas -- its jihadist terror and its antisemitism.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), individuals may not block access to sidewalks or buildings, disrupt counterprotests, or engage in speech that is obscene, makes knowingly false statements of fact, or incites immediate violence or dangerous disturbances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Every year, earthquakes claim victims and cost billions in direct economic loss, damaging or destroying homes, tearing down infrastructure, rendering production sites inoperable, and disrupting transport lines.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The young centre barely had time to worry about making a first impression on his new team: The Senators hosted the Rangers at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Twenty-two percent worry about the potentially dangerous consequences of messing up, such as plumbing leaks or electrical problems.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The judge weighed several factors in determining whether to send Syed back to prison as required under the Juvenile Restoration Act.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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As always, weigh the cost-benefit analysis of the shortcut.—
Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq.,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Have we been distracted too much by all the verbal fireworks this season from CK, Phillip, and Seychelle to notice that Lete is an absolute assassin out there?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Grave screamed for help, but security personnel were distracted by the game and not paying attention, the lawsuit said.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The rise of remote work during the health emergency allowed an influx of newcomers to relocate to Florida, bringing up demand for homes and encouraging builders to increase production.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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By imposing high import taxes, the administration hopes to incentivize companies to relocate their manufacturing operations back to American soil.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Not to be confused with New Zealand musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Along those lines, a settlement should not be confused with a collective bargaining agreement, which pro teams and unionized employees extinguish or mollify a broader range of potential claims.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Disturb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturb. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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