derangements

noun

plural of derangement
as in disruptions
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed the derangement of the carefully organized event by a single freak accident

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Recent Examples of derangements The film depicts the radical derangements of power, and the kinds of enlightenment that may hold out hope (however sentimental that notion may be), even if somewhere in the distance. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025 His style is Olympian on the surface, the ironic detachment of his pictures casting a cold, curious eye at humanity’s follies and derangements. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derangements
  1. disruptions
  2. disturbances
Noun
  • Advance notifications, roadway signage and traffic controllers will be in place to help minimize disruptions and direct motorists.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • From trade disruptions to falling demand, California wineries are facing a tough market.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of disruptions
Noun
  • Disturbing the peace … The measurements found that the ionospheric disturbances resulting from the Artemis II launch were more significant than any caused by other rocket launches to date.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Such disturbances could become more problematic as powerful rocket launches become more frequent, Lin told the publication.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of disturbances

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“Derangements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derangements. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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