as in disturbance
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
the flat tire resulted in an unfortunate disruption of the schedule for our road trip
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Recent Examples of disruption
These are among the healthcare disruptions providers have noticed since Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations began in Southern California earlier this month.
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Storms may affect travel As storms bubble up across the Northeast, travel disruptions may be possible, especially in New York, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, according to AccuWeather.com.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Unlike with Mitchell, when Eddie Howe was given little-to-no notice of who would be coming in above him — a cause of huge disruption last summer — the head coach has been kept informed during the process.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Last week, Venetians gathered together to protest the couple's upcoming wedding festivities over fears of disruptions in a city that is already impacted by mass tourism.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Storms may affect travel As storms bubble up across the Northeast, travel disruptions may be possible, especially in New York, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, according to AccuWeather.com.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Unlike with Mitchell, when Eddie Howe was given little-to-no notice of who would be coming in above him — a cause of huge disruption last summer — the head coach has been kept informed during the process.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Last week, Venetians gathered together to protest the couple's upcoming wedding festivities over fears of disruptions in a city that is already impacted by mass tourism.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disruption
Noun
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The talk started in earnest in the fall of 2023, although even then there were signs of potential long-term disturbance.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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What To Know On June 12, four individuals escaped and entered Delaney Hall following reports of disturbances related to the food quality and conditions inside the facility.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Noun
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This economic dislocation may be a boon to Beijing’s regional foreign policy aspirations.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That silence is a reflection of her parents’ dislocation.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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