1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
went to investigate the disturbance outside
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2
as in disruption
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
caused a disturbance in the carefully ordered proceedings
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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the assistant apologized for the disturbance and got straight to the point
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Recent Examples of disturbance
More disturbances will be in the forecast through the extended period.
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 17 May 2026
And while tossing and turning is common, some disturbances are more unsettling.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Saturday’s performance, where Israel will try to win its fifth Eurovision in history (oddsmakers currently have the country fifth out of 25) is likely to bring more of those disturbances.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
This is a fatal heart rhythm disturbance that can occur even after a single episode of inhalant use.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 17 May 2026
And while tossing and turning is common, some disturbances are more unsettling.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Saturday’s performance, where Israel will try to win its fifth Eurovision in history (oddsmakers currently have the country fifth out of 25) is likely to bring more of those disturbances.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
This is a fatal heart rhythm disturbance that can occur even after a single episode of inhalant use.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
Noun
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The incident wasn’t the first time Nixon caused a commotion on the House floor over redistricting.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The employees will either be able to reach out to the culprit to quiet things down, or could transfer you to another room if the commotion doesn’t quit.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Hersheypark could face disruptions ahead of its busy summer season as union maintenance workers weigh whether to authorize a strike.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Any disruption to the strait would force vessels on costly dayslong detours.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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During a news conference Thursday, members of the group said the early morning operation was part of an ongoing campaign of harassment, including members being followed home and prank calls on their hotline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The most common reasons cited for detransition were pressure from a parent, harassment or discrimination, and that transitioning was too hard.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Frozen fresh peppers are excellent for stir frys, soups, stews, sauces, and more.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Seemingly sporting strange rooftop structures, these vehicles are causing something of a stir in the news cycle.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The most recent turmoil stems from the second of two rulings from the state’s highest court that focused on a referendum campaign, called People Not Politicians, that last year turned in more than 305,000 signatures to force a November statewide vote on the map.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The cuts deepen the turmoil at Air India, following a devastating crash last year and the departure of its CEO last month.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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No fuss, no muss — just high-quality ingredients and a touch of spice.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Between the flattering V-neck design, flowy butterfly sleeves, and pleated pattern, this top was made to move with you without any fuss or restriction.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Thousands of fans were outside the Bell Centre watching the game, and the 20,962 fans filled the arena with ear-splitting noise before puck drop.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Write it down, step back from noise, and let the truth settle.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The dogs still living around the exclusion zone are likely descendants of pets left behind after residents surrounding the Chernobyl power plant fled the region in a hurry, Mousseau said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Messi left the field in a hurry after those games, heading straight to the tunnel, and most other players followed suit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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