Thesaurus results for DISLOCATION

dislocation

noun

ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən

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 But as well as dealing with practical issues, there were deeper questions — around belonging and dislocation. —

Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 In this tale of survival and survivors, each of the main characters struggles to live in full form under the shadow of loss and dislocation. —

Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026 For long-term investors, that kind of dislocation can be an opportunity. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 Little mention was made of the possibility that India’s vast technology workforce might be uniquely vulnerable to dislocation by AI tools like Claude Code and Claude Cowork, and their competitors, that AI CEOs touted during their keynote addresses. —

Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dislocation

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Protests over the soaring cost of fuel spread disruption across Ireland on Saturday with many gas stations running dry as truck and tractor drivers staged a fifth day of blockades at the country’s sole fuel refinery and several depots.

— Brian Melley, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Implosion was selected as the safest and most efficient method to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring the safety of the Brickell Key community.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026