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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Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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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
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Especially given the turmoil with the other edge rushers, eyes are focused on seeing if Murphy looks like the same underachiever from the first two years or a blossoming athletic specimen.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 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
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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
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Some commercial leaf blowers are even louder, generating 115 decibels of noise up close and 100 decibels at 50 feet.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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Generation Faraday essentially gives control back to educators and students by effectively eliminating phone distractions and restoring focus in classrooms, much like bringing quiet back after long periods of noise.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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