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discomposures

noun

plural of discomposure
as in perturbations

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  1. upsets
  2. distresses
  3. disturbances
Noun
  • Sometimes upsets are fluky, with some pivotal breaks going the underdogs' way.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Here, Ava Wallace, Matt Futterman and James Hansen present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2026, from the best matches and biggest upsets to their abiding memories.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 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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  • Electrolyte disturbances during unsupervised fasts can destabilize the heart and trigger arrhythmias.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Stratospheric disturbances can take days to weeks to propagate downward into the lower atmosphere.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of disturbances
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