- present tense form of distress (3rd person singular).
distresses
Example Sentences
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Sleeping out in the stifling summer heat leaves her exhausted, but what distresses her more is not knowing when or how this situation will end.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
“It distresses us to return work which is not perfect,” the note read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2024
“As they help lead us out of our long bout with the pandemic they will provide balm for our distresses and delight for our hearts.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
"This includes lists of probable cause of pavement distresses, and some are related to climate," an ACI spokesperson said.
From Reuters ● Jul. 22, 2022
I write again as I am in the utmost distresses.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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