1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
went to investigate the disturbance outside
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2
as in disruption
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
caused a disturbance in the carefully ordered proceedings
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3
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the assistant apologized for the disturbance and got straight to the point
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Recent Examples of disturbance
Neighbors reported hearing a possible disturbance overnight.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
The second disturbance, nearer to Africa, dropped in its development chances.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Meteorologists are monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean that has a high chance of becoming a tropical storm this weekend, and a new map from AccuWeather shows when the storm is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The hurricane center was also watching three tropical disturbances far out in the Atlantic.
—Allen G. Breed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
The second disturbance, nearer to Africa, dropped in its development chances.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Meteorologists are monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean that has a high chance of becoming a tropical storm this weekend, and a new map from AccuWeather shows when the storm is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The hurricane center was also watching three tropical disturbances far out in the Atlantic.
—Allen G. Breed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
Noun
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But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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All the commotion around them was stifling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The price changes come after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from global manufacturing hubs such as China and Japan, leading to fears of supply chain disruptions and high material costs.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Flooding is a disruption tactic that entails inundating one’s cell with toilet water.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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She was ultimately charged with one class B misdemeanor for electronic communications harassment, and two more class B misdemeanors for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Justice Defenders operates with a combination of federal money and in-kind ABA contributions, using the funds to support human rights defenders facing criminal charges, frivolous lawsuits and harassment.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the Irish Open was snubbed from this latest National Open status upgrade wave, the golf-mad nation’s key event remains a highlight on the DP World Tour calendar, with venues that as usual stir a bit of wanderlust among golf travelers.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When season 1 premiered, Noah and Joanne’s first kiss caused quite the stir.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some health experts say Cassidy deserves blame for CDC turmoil as a doctor who was concerned about Kennedy’s vaccine views but voted to confirm him.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The fallout from the assault has thrown city leadership into turmoil, as Mayor Aftab Pureval was missing in action for several days following the incident, leading to the local Fraternal Order Police (FOP) unanimously voting no-confidence in him.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Featuring four polished wooden blocks in warm tones topped with knotted jute rope bows, the set adds an autumnal charm with minimal fuss.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra gives you a rugged, do-anything vibe without fuss.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Defensive end starter Charlie Collins and backup Phillip Lee led the front-line defensive group with two tackles each, though Lee had a team-high three quarterback hurries.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Beaman played in three games and made two tackles and forced one QB hurry.—
Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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According to the website linked on the signs, the group of Association residents oppose the high-density development in the rural environment with concerns about traffic congestion and noise and light pollution.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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If your dog is a little nervous about the groomer, this vacuum boasts a low-noise design with only 59 dB, plus three adjustable suction levels to suit your dog’s needs.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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