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
Sleep issues can also be a compounding factor with brain fog, so treating sleep disturbances with lifestyle changes such as sleep hygiene, eating a healthy diet, or medication to decrease hot flashes or night sweats can help.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Detectives determined the victim and another man were in the parking lot of the motel when a disturbance occurred.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Repotting a plant that's stressed is usually better than leaving it alone, Waddington continues—in spite of the disturbance.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Authorities say the deputy, Eddie Duran, had been directed to Fortson's apartment in response to a domestic disturbance report that turned out to be false.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Detectives determined the victim and another man were in the parking lot of the motel when a disturbance occurred.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Repotting a plant that's stressed is usually better than leaving it alone, Waddington continues—in spite of the disturbance.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Authorities say the deputy, Eddie Duran, had been directed to Fortson's apartment in response to a domestic disturbance report that turned out to be false.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
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Subscribe to Stocks @ Night today and see what the commotion will be about tomorrow today.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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His parents, who help run the local taco chain, stood in customized Villa’s jerseys and marveled at the commotion Monday.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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During past shutdowns, disruptions to air travel tended to build over time, not overnight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Anna and Robert, however, despair over the imminent disruption of the family unit, and drastic, escalatingly calamitous steps are taken toward maintaining the status quo.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The measures follow years of accusations by Palestinians that actions by settlers and the military — campaigns of violence, harassment and demolitions — have pushed them from their land.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stop this unacceptable harassment of the Jewish community here in Antwerp and in Belgium.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the matter caused quite a stir in Georgia, where the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections sued to regain their materials and some Republicans have questioned the search.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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According to the official readouts, Xi and Putin appeared to be projecting a strong united front, with Moscow calling bilateral relations an important stabilizing factor at a time of growing global turmoil.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Gold prices climbed after major central banks added to their reserves and investors rushed to buy the traditional safe-haven asset amid global political turmoil.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Testing of Your Safety Devices Your home’s safety devices, like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and GFCI outlets, are designed to protect without much fuss.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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No reservations, no fuss, just pizza.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two hours later, Ukraine’s urgent plight – the defining security crisis of Europe’s post-WW2 era - was passionately portrayed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, evoking the issue that should have been center stage breaking through the MAGA noise.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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That one sentence explains a lot of the current noise—and where the next upside will come from.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, advocates on both sides of the issue have said individuals with mobility challenges are the very customers who would have the most trouble accessing food in a hurry if a drive-through went away.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two-time All-Big Ten honoree hasn’t allowed a sack in three seasons, and only allowed two hurries last year.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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