- present tense form of disturb (3rd person singular).
disturbs
Example Sentences
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But witnessing the book’s reception, it disturbs me how quickly we, as readers, have accepted one side of a complicated relationship: The husband is a monster, she is our sister.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
When ions move through a crystal lattice in a fluid-like way, their motion temporarily disturbs the lattice symmetry.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
What really disturbs professionals is the FDA’s injection of inconsistency into its reviews of drug applications.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
It disturbs the clean flow of air teams want through the diffuser, the upswept part of the floor at the back of the car.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
And then he dives into the river, so neady that he barely disturbs the crane.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
