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
While the ambient light adds a personalized touch to the environment, the separate nightlight function provides gentle illumination to improve nighttime convenience without disturbing sleep.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Draper’s own forehand was misfiring, while his backhand—the dependable shot of his younger self—lacked the power to disturb someone in Čilić’s frame of mind.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
Fortunately, though this could disturb things here on the surface that rely on satellites, like communication, navigation, and weather monitoring, the direct risk is very low.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 July 2025
However, infrared videography can help record what’s going on on the beach without disturbing the turtles or crabs.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Draper’s own forehand was misfiring, while his backhand—the dependable shot of his younger self—lacked the power to disturb someone in Čilić’s frame of mind.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
Fortunately, though this could disturb things here on the surface that rely on satellites, like communication, navigation, and weather monitoring, the direct risk is very low.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 July 2025
However, infrared videography can help record what’s going on on the beach without disturbing the turtles or crabs.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturb
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But one aspect of his robberies bothers him to this day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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This means that some people might not bother using them.—
Ben Coxworth
July 26,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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The work includes removing asphalt surface and placing new waterproofing, a new asphalt surface and associated items.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
20 July 2025
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The handle snaps on and can be removed entirely or replaced with a strap.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Underneath the fun exterior, Red Bull was serious about its ambitions of disrupting F1’s front-runners and assembling a team that was capable of winning a championship.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Frequent use can disrupt normal bowel function and lead to laxative dependence or chronic constipation.7 Only use castor oil under medical guidance.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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Still, some experts worry about using federal aid to fund such programs.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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Buying back-to-school supplies can be challenging for families, so organizations and companies across Phoenix are hosting backpack and school supply giveaways to ensure that no student has to worry about being ready for the school year.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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The post didn’t mention the death of Tomlinson’s One Direction bandmate Liam Payne in October 2024, but that’s quite likely weighing heavily on him as well.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Christians of goodwill can weigh these matters and come to divergent conclusions.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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As the plant grows around it, the support becomes almost invisible and does not distract from the plant's beauty.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The legal fight threatens to distract from the group's goals in a state where Democrats already struggle to adequately field and fund candidates.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Industry sources report that several Hungarian companies are already considering relocating operations to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the Baltics or elsewhere in Europe.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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According to The New York Times, the family relocated to Miami two years later, in 2004, to help Maria train more seriously and secure a spot on a college team.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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By 1915, scientists unearthed 2 million bones of large animals from La Brea, and a pattern emerged that both excited and confused them: too many predators.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Two people can deliver the same message, but their delivery style can make the difference between motivating and confusing a team.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Disturb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturb. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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