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
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Recent Examples of disruptions
Furthermore, Scotto highlighted that global tailwinds, including rising Permian gas-oil ratios, known as GORs, in Texas and Middle East supply disruptions, are expected to benefit EPD's diverse and integrated asset base.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
The European Travel Commission, which represents Europe's national tourism organizations, released its quarterly report on European Tourism for 2026, noting that disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict are reshaping global travel flows.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The sharp depletion will also mean the market stays vulnerable for longer to future disruptions even after the conflict ends.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
And because flowers don’t last long, long-term storage is less viable, making shipments more vulnerable to unexpected disruptions like the surge in energy prices this year, said Charlie Hall, professor of international floriculture at Texas A&M University.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Oil shocks stemming from the Iran war have already caused pain at the gas pump for American drivers, but Groton said supply chain disruptions for fertilizers, metals, and freight risk making groceries, housing, and other consumer goods more expensive the longer the conflict drags on.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Even if the Strait of Hormuz were to open tomorrow (or yesterday), analysts predict that disruptions along the supply chain would last for months, not weeks.
—Wes Zebrowski, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Like many independent restaurants, Jon’s navigated a shifting culinary landscape in recent years, from pandemic disruptions to rising costs, all while making incremental changes to stay afloat, including adding beer and wine and participating in the Dana Point Harbor Certified Farmers Market.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Pairing genetic risk data with microbiome data may help researchers understand how those internal disruptions connect with what is happening in the gut.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
The European Travel Commission, which represents Europe's national tourism organizations, released its quarterly report on European Tourism for 2026, noting that disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict are reshaping global travel flows.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The sharp depletion will also mean the market stays vulnerable for longer to future disruptions even after the conflict ends.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
And because flowers don’t last long, long-term storage is less viable, making shipments more vulnerable to unexpected disruptions like the surge in energy prices this year, said Charlie Hall, professor of international floriculture at Texas A&M University.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Oil shocks stemming from the Iran war have already caused pain at the gas pump for American drivers, but Groton said supply chain disruptions for fertilizers, metals, and freight risk making groceries, housing, and other consumer goods more expensive the longer the conflict drags on.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Even if the Strait of Hormuz were to open tomorrow (or yesterday), analysts predict that disruptions along the supply chain would last for months, not weeks.
—Wes Zebrowski, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Like many independent restaurants, Jon’s navigated a shifting culinary landscape in recent years, from pandemic disruptions to rising costs, all while making incremental changes to stay afloat, including adding beer and wine and participating in the Dana Point Harbor Certified Farmers Market.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Pairing genetic risk data with microbiome data may help researchers understand how those internal disruptions connect with what is happening in the gut.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disruptions
disturbances
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Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Police said their goal is to maintain the carnival's family-friendly atmosphere while preventing the types of disturbances seen elsewhere in the region.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Disruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruptions. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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