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
His images of dislocation, erasure, chemical defoliation, and the militarization of daily life are paired with analytical and empathetic commentary.
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Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
Such disputes are invariably settled with violence, often resulting in significant dislocation of civilian populations.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
And the massive jolt of economic dislocation that AI moguls like Amodei see on the horizon could spark a powerful political backlash.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The most common type of the disorder is hEDS, and people diagnosed with it often deal with joint pain and easy dislocations.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
Such disputes are invariably settled with violence, often resulting in significant dislocation of civilian populations.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
And the massive jolt of economic dislocation that AI moguls like Amodei see on the horizon could spark a powerful political backlash.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The most common type of the disorder is hEDS, and people diagnosed with it often deal with joint pain and easy dislocations.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocation
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That is a recipe for political disruption that defies classic lines between Republicans and Democrats and between conservatives and liberals − particularly among younger voters who have less history with and allegiance to either party.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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From that vantage point, the economy appears to move past each disruption in turn, reinforcing the idea that these are temporary events.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, the California Coastal Commission said the display should be moved from La Jolla Cove, citing potential disturbance of sea lions at Point La Jolla and a failure of organizers to secure necessary permitting in time.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Dislocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocation. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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