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
Cultivating Your Volunteer Ecosystem As the lines between traditional employment and purpose-driven work blur, especially in the wake of economic dislocation, the nonprofit sector has a unique opportunity to lead the way.
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Leslye Moore, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
These obstacles include visa restrictions, inadequate job platforms, and social dislocation caused by the need to migrate for work.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
On Friday, India sustained a left-shoulder subluxation (dislocation) against the Athletics.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
That kind of dislocation echoes through everything.
—Sahar Delijani
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Leslye Moore, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
These obstacles include visa restrictions, inadequate job platforms, and social dislocation caused by the need to migrate for work.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
On Friday, India sustained a left-shoulder subluxation (dislocation) against the Athletics.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
That kind of dislocation echoes through everything.
—Sahar Delijani
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocation
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Those that succeed will not only weather future disruptions but lead the next wave of semiconductor innovation and growth.—
Umesh Kumar Sharma,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her sister Jessica Jeffers was also coincidentally impacted by the disruption Wednesday night, but at a Denver airport.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The disturbance complaint was reported on Rye Street where officers responded and, while investigating, found a vehicle with no one inside and its flashers on near Troy Road, according to the South Windsor Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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Forecasters said the disturbance has the potential to become a tropical depression later this week.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Dislocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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