1
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
went to investigate the disturbance outside
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2
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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3
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
The medication is also sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the AP.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
It also is sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The authors outline research that shows improvements in these areas can help prevent chronic conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease and manage common menopause symptoms like mood swings, sleep disturbances, brain fog and hot flashes.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
In the upper section of the device, an ultrahigh-vacuum chamber maintains these extreme cooling conditions while ensuring the atoms remain perfectly isolated from any external disturbances that could compromise their precision.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Each of the 50 states and four territories with National Guards already have dedicated quick-reaction forces that assist with natural disasters and civil disturbances.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 29 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, 28 Oct. 2025
No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
There is a chance for drier weather later in the week, but the forecast remains uncertain as additional small weather disturbances could still bring rain.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
It also is sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The authors outline research that shows improvements in these areas can help prevent chronic conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease and manage common menopause symptoms like mood swings, sleep disturbances, brain fog and hot flashes.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
In the upper section of the device, an ultrahigh-vacuum chamber maintains these extreme cooling conditions while ensuring the atoms remain perfectly isolated from any external disturbances that could compromise their precision.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Each of the 50 states and four territories with National Guards already have dedicated quick-reaction forces that assist with natural disasters and civil disturbances.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 29 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, 28 Oct. 2025
No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
There is a chance for drier weather later in the week, but the forecast remains uncertain as additional small weather disturbances could still bring rain.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbances
Noun
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Poor nations starved from supply-chain disruptions.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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On one hand, disruptions to government services and funding could affect trade and supply chains, driving up prices.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 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
Noun
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Pfister Hotel — Wisconsin Built in 1893, Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel has long been linked to flickering lights, strange noises and shadowy figures said to haunt its ornate halls.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump has often expressed verbal frustration with Putin, accusing him of making positive diplomatic noises before bombing Ukrainian civilians again, but until now had avoided taking direct action.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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In addition to preserving natural ecosystems and the sustainable fisheries that depend on them, reefs may help to protect coastlines from storms and floods, which will become ever more urgent as climate change and rising sea levels give rise to more dangerous storms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Vietnam is prone to often deadly storms and flooding that cause widespread property damage, especially during the storm season from June until October.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Disturbances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbances. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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