Synonyms of dislocations

dislocations

noun

plural of dislocation

as in disruptions

an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed

the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disruptions
• disturbances
• derangements
• upheavals
• upsets
• convulsions
• revolutions
• unsettlements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dislocations

Goalkeepers endure frequent upper limb trauma, like finger dislocations, from high-force ball impacts, necessitating robust glove protection. — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

The obstacles are lattice and thermal expansion coefficient mismatch between GaN and silicon, which generates threading dislocations during epitaxial growth. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026

These include endometriosis, POTS (a disorder of the autonomic nervous system), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (a tissue disorder that causes joint pain, dislocations, and fatigue). — Ellie Austin, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

At the same time, Buffett struck a notably calm tone on broader markets, suggesting that recent volatility doesn't come close to the kind of dislocations that historically created compelling opportunities for Berkshire. — Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Apr. 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

So, bruises, scrapes, fractures, and dislocations. — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026

The annual loss for California marked the first yearly decline for the state since March 2021, according to the EDD, a period marred by severe job losses that arose from an array of business shutdowns and economic dislocations as a result of the pandemic. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026

Joint pain and dislocations are also common. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026