as in disruption
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman

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Recent Examples of dislocation However, if international trade dislocations continue, the U.S. is likely to see lessening demand for the dollar and U.S. financial assets. Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 The film’s semi-documentary style captures the gritty reality of economic dislocation. Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025 This economic dislocation may be a boon to Beijing’s regional foreign policy aspirations. Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 That silence is a reflection of her parents’ dislocation. Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dislocation
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Noun
  • Today, between the economic, technological and geopolitical disruptions over the last few years, even three-month plans may require constant adjustment.
    Laureen Knudsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The storms are causing significant travel disruptions.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving someone with a gun, according to the department’s initial news release.
    Laura Bauer July 12, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
  • According to Bessette, a preliminary investigation found that a disturbance outside involving a group of individuals led to the shooting.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025

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“Dislocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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