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
Since tariffs have previously been quantified and Dover has tools at its disposal to offset the impact, the company should be able to navigate any potential disruption.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 July 2025
City officials say some projects might be split into smaller phases to minimize disruptions to street traffic, parking lots and sidewalks.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
It can be caused by not getting enough sleep, stress, fever, sleep schedule disruptions, travel or sleep interruptions.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 13 July 2025
Public figures attract crowds, complicating protective movement and increasing the chance of disruptions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 July 2025
City officials say some projects might be split into smaller phases to minimize disruptions to street traffic, parking lots and sidewalks.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
It can be caused by not getting enough sleep, stress, fever, sleep schedule disruptions, travel or sleep interruptions.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 13 July 2025
Public figures attract crowds, complicating protective movement and increasing the chance of disruptions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disruption
Noun
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Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving someone with a gun, according to the department’s initial news release.—
Laura Bauer
July 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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According to Bessette, a preliminary investigation found that a disturbance outside involving a group of individuals led to the shooting.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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Drake’s music spoke to a particular kind of dislocation that resonated more deeply as modern life grew louder and faster.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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At Yankee Stadium, center fielder Jung Hoo Lee, no longer shelved by last season’s shoulder dislocation, hit two home runs to power the Giants’ comeback victory.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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