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
Goldman was known for its trading prowess, a reputation forged in periods of dislocation when its desks generated outsized gains.
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
In periods of dislocation, the best private equity managers do better.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
It was punctuated by short setbacks in the early 1840s, and in the ’50s the dislocations caused by the discovery of gold in Victoria diverted labor from South Australia, especially from the copper industry.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
The 33-year-old tried to play through the injury before eventually undergoing surgery on the dislocation, a torn labrum, and a fracture in the shoulder.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
In periods of dislocation, the best private equity managers do better.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
It was punctuated by short setbacks in the early 1840s, and in the ’50s the dislocations caused by the discovery of gold in Victoria diverted labor from South Australia, especially from the copper industry.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
The 33-year-old tried to play through the injury before eventually undergoing surgery on the dislocation, a torn labrum, and a fracture in the shoulder.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocation
Noun
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Stockpiles Oil markets are no longer dealing with a flow disruption, but with a rapidly compounding stock shock, according to Kpler.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Exactly how its effects will work through the economy is impossible to say, but serious disruption of one kind or another seems likely.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Increasing heat and humidity could spark showers and storms Friday morning, but a better chance for more widespread storms arrives Friday night into Saturday as a stronger disturbance moves in, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Avoid spring pruning to let blooms fully develop and prevent unnecessary disturbance to the tree.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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“Dislocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocation. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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