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
But some quiet absences among air traffic controllers and the resulting travel disturbances could ultimately help end the impasse, some experts told ABC News.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
One of the allegations detailed in the filing is similar to a police report from April 7, in which authorities were called for a domestic disturbance but ultimately declined to charge Hill and closed the investigation.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Sleep disturbances, Zee said, increase the risk of problems, including mood disorders, immune issues and neurodegeneration, as in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
If the noise continues, the department requires the complainant to document the dates and times of the disturbance in a second letter.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
One of the allegations detailed in the filing is similar to a police report from April 7, in which authorities were called for a domestic disturbance but ultimately declined to charge Hill and closed the investigation.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Sleep disturbances, Zee said, increase the risk of problems, including mood disorders, immune issues and neurodegeneration, as in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
If the noise continues, the department requires the complainant to document the dates and times of the disturbance in a second letter.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
Noun
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Was the Queen of Pop merely causing a commotion?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the commotion, Josie became separated from the group.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Over a 20-year period, more than one in four Americans over 50 will experience a disruption that results in a drop of net wealth of 75% or more.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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By embracing new ways of working and optimizing bandwidth, boardrooms and organizations can not only endure disruption, but capitalize on change.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Boys report witnessing, experiencing, and sometimes perpetuating troubling behavior including bullying, harassment, and discriminatory language.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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During an emergency hearing on the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order, government attorneys argued that ICE officers have faced harassment and threats after their identities were shared online.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To make the stir fry sauce, in a small bowl, whisk together the broth (or water), soy sauce, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine (or more broth), cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger and garlic.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The bakery aisle of the megastore caused quite a stir back in March when Costco introduced a new carrot cake.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Treasury secretary announced a lifeline Thursday that’s designed to pull the country’s financial markets out of deepening turmoil, and a close political ally out of a hole.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The coins reflect a time of turmoil Archaeologists have confirmed that the coins mainly date to the 12th century.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fazit Looking to level up your makeup without the fuss?—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Gurtha metal platform bed skips the fuss (and the box spring) for a low, architectural silhouette that feels modern without trying too hard.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brandon Arrington, the fastest high school runner in the state, is in a hurry — to graduate.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Now, Trinity will need to turn things around in a hurry to salvage its season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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Emerging comics who have yet to build a solid fan base will struggle more than ever to cut through the noise — and even for comics with large existing audiences, this will be a headache.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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But no matter your net worth, daily check-ins tend to create more noise than insight.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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