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
This stereo effect was crucial, allowing interpreters to detect subtle details, from industrial structures to environmental disturbances.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Not all philosophers are willing to count these disturbances of an animal’s serene environment or personal space as an invasion of privacy.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 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, 3 Sep. 2025
First described in 1972 by UCLA researchers, the effect explains why geomagnetic disturbances often intensify around the equinoxes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In addition to northern light displays, such activity can also create minor technological disturbances including GPS satellite disruptions, radio signal interferences and power grid interruptions .
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
However, the statute doesn’t address incurable violations, such as, for example, unsafe driving, raucous disturbances, or misuse of common facilities.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
If these issues aren't addressed by a mental health professional, some teens may turn to substances as well as withdraw from peers or family, or develop physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, and sleep disturbances, says Waitt.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Aug. 2025
Friday night’s incident in Nashville follows a string of similar disturbances at WNBA games.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Not all philosophers are willing to count these disturbances of an animal’s serene environment or personal space as an invasion of privacy.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 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, 3 Sep. 2025
First described in 1972 by UCLA researchers, the effect explains why geomagnetic disturbances often intensify around the equinoxes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In addition to northern light displays, such activity can also create minor technological disturbances including GPS satellite disruptions, radio signal interferences and power grid interruptions .
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
However, the statute doesn’t address incurable violations, such as, for example, unsafe driving, raucous disturbances, or misuse of common facilities.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
If these issues aren't addressed by a mental health professional, some teens may turn to substances as well as withdraw from peers or family, or develop physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, and sleep disturbances, says Waitt.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Aug. 2025
Friday night’s incident in Nashville follows a string of similar disturbances at WNBA games.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbances
Noun
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At the time, the company claimed that there would be no disruptions to its regular payout protocols and structures throughout the bankruptcy process, per the outlet.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Events once considered rare—like the 2003 Northeast blackout that hit 50 million people—are now seen as precursors of larger disruptions.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The Amiron 200 has two microphones for clear voice pickup and call quality, consistently filtering out distracting ambient noises using ENC.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To make sure drivers don’t miss critical cues, important noises can also be piped directly into the cabin via the headrest.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, the average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, sees 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes—categories 3, 4, and 5.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s widespread storms that served up floods and gridlock to afternoon commuters from the Keys to Coral Gables should begin to taper off as people head back out for a night on the town.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Disturbances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbances. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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