discomposures

noun

plural of discomposure
as in perturbations

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  1. upsets
  2. distresses
  3. disturbances
Noun
  • That reaction perhaps suggests that there have been more of these upsets than is the case.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
  • March Madness has an American culture expectation of automatic bids, of Cinderella stories and upsets.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of upsets
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  • Pain, infection, medication side effects, and other physical and emotional distresses may be expressed through shouting, intimidating gestures, kicking, pushing, or punching.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Definition of distresses
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  • Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • They are identified as brain activity accompanied with multisensory disturbances and sometimes don’t even cause the signature intense pain.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 July 2026
Definition of disturbances
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“Discomposures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomposures. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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