1
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
went to investigate the disturbance outside
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as in disruptions
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 harassments
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 disturbances
At this time, menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and joint pain significantly decrease or stop all together.
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Katherine Speller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
However, Han said this clock switch can still cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The sensors form a network for mapping regional electrical disturbances that originate on the electric utility grid and can detect voltage changes as small as a fraction of a volt.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Thursday morning, the National Hurricane Center marked two new disturbances to watch — both with low chances of formation anytime soon.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The noise-cancelling setting ensures jam sessions won’t be interrupted by outside disturbances.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Some 200 to 250 Guard troops will begin training on Wednesday in the Portland area on how to respond to civil disturbances, an Army official tells ABC News.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Influence of geomagnetic disturbances on myocardial infarctions in women and men from Brazil.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Katherine Speller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
However, Han said this clock switch can still cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The sensors form a network for mapping regional electrical disturbances that originate on the electric utility grid and can detect voltage changes as small as a fraction of a volt.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Thursday morning, the National Hurricane Center marked two new disturbances to watch — both with low chances of formation anytime soon.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The noise-cancelling setting ensures jam sessions won’t be interrupted by outside disturbances.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Some 200 to 250 Guard troops will begin training on Wednesday in the Portland area on how to respond to civil disturbances, an Army official tells ABC News.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Influence of geomagnetic disturbances on myocardial infarctions in women and men from Brazil.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbances
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Noah Fay, senior director of housing programs at another nonprofit that runs homeless shelters, said the desire to avoid disruptions for residents has to be balanced against the desire to keep beds full when unmet demand in Seattle is enormous.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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In board searches, CEOs have been asking for independent corporate directors to be sitting CEOs who have dealt with the ongoing disruptions since the fall of 2019.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dreamegg Sound Machine If hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or total silence keeps you from getting sleep, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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If your dog is afraid of loud noises, like fireworks or thunder, try not to leave them alone during those events.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With a constellation of eyes in the sky, forecasters could suddenly monitor conditions over oceans and remote landmasses, filling in major gaps in their models and providing an early warning system about potential storms forming far away.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Disturbances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbances. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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