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
Iran’s blockage of the passageway caused a major disruption in global energy markets, causing a spike in oil and gas prices.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Federal agencies said this week that Iran has had some success hacking into critical infrastructure companies, including water and wastewater services and the energy sector, with the intent of causing disruption.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
In interviews across the sprawling district this week, parents of all backgrounds are worried about another major disruption to their children’s education — and pleaded with all sides to settle and keep campuses open.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
However, in a development that could trigger further oil disruptions, a critical Saudi Arabian pipeline to the Red Sea has been reportedly attacked by Iran, cutting its throughput.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Federal agencies said this week that Iran has had some success hacking into critical infrastructure companies, including water and wastewater services and the energy sector, with the intent of causing disruption.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
In interviews across the sprawling district this week, parents of all backgrounds are worried about another major disruption to their children’s education — and pleaded with all sides to settle and keep campuses open.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
However, in a development that could trigger further oil disruptions, a critical Saudi Arabian pipeline to the Red Sea has been reportedly attacked by Iran, cutting its throughput.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disruption
Noun
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Two police officers were injured over the weekend while arresting a man in a domestic disturbance in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, a Miami Herald inquiry showed that officers were called to the home six times from August 2023 to April 2026 for a disturbance, grand theft, animal bite and investigation codes, with the last call being when her body was found, according to Coral Springs police records.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Goldman was known for its trading prowess, a reputation forged in periods of dislocation when its desks generated outsized gains.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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