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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3
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
The Marine Mammal Center is hoping to reverse an alarming trend in wildlife disturbances.
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Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
On Saturday, the 48-year-old was taken to a hospital in San Bernardino County after authorities received a disturbance call.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
The talk started in earnest in the fall of 2023, although even then there were signs of potential long-term disturbance.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
What To Know On June 12, four individuals escaped and entered Delaney Hall following reports of disturbances related to the food quality and conditions inside the facility.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
On Saturday, the 48-year-old was taken to a hospital in San Bernardino County after authorities received a disturbance call.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
The talk started in earnest in the fall of 2023, although even then there were signs of potential long-term disturbance.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
What To Know On June 12, four individuals escaped and entered Delaney Hall following reports of disturbances related to the food quality and conditions inside the facility.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
Noun
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Noem stopped speaking for a brief moment during the commotion, then immediately continued.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Press became aware of West’s presence when there was a loud commotion outside the courtroom and a figure in a white-on-white denim outfit was spotted entering the public entrance at the 500 Pearl Street Courthouse.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Today, between the economic, technological and geopolitical disruptions over the last few years, even three-month plans may require constant adjustment.—
Laureen Knudsen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The storms are causing significant travel disruptions.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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As with all games, the results caused a stir, and Nic, Elan, Cierra, Chelley, Huda, and Ace were at the heart of the drama.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The season 36 finale caused quite a stir with fans, but this isn't the first time a core family member bit the dust.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Bob Vander Weide, then team president and son-in-law to Rich DeVos, was on the outs — the casualty of a divorce from the owner’s daughter and a franchise in turmoil.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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But there was little cause for celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Luis Enrique’s men swatted away Lionel Messi and his teammates with minimum fuss.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Salmon is an increasingly popular fish that’s easy to prepare at home with minimal fuss.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Being an important man Tommy was always in a hurry.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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All three sectors know that as the Trump administration considers further policy, and as the administration’s trade talks with China progress, things could change in a hurry.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Yufei Long, who hails from Shenzhen, China and came to the US to play top-level Tennis, also made some noise here, qualifying and then taking out No. 21 Blatt and No. 14 Schaefer before stretching No.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Walden injected a bit of noise into his playing style with the group, citing guitarists J Mascis, Thurston Moore, and Jimi Hendrix as influences.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2025
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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