Synonyms of disruptions

disruptions

noun

plural of disruption

as in disturbances

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disruptions

More capability, fewer disruptions The modernization is aimed not only at adding new capabilities but also at keeping the aircraft relevant for years to come. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Something has to give As Big Oil cashes in on the supply disruptions, Main Street is increasingly frustrated by high prices. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

To a woman experiencing it, these cognitive disruptions can feel like evidence that something fundamental is changing. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

Since the issue, overnight system testing was done on the system to monitor call deliveries and ensure no additional disruptions were occurring. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

The real value of a knowledge graph emerges from its ability to process real-time disruptions, calculate their cascading effects and update the broader network context simultaneously. — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Turning back to the Middle East, disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have driven up demand for transit through the Panama Canal, with canal tolls reaching record highs. — CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

In other news, Infor has named a president and representative director for Infor Japan, which comes at a time when companies there are turning to tech solutions to address various issues, including supply chain disruptions. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

As the disruptions continued, commission President Rasha Gerges Shields threatened to halt the meeting and clear the room. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026