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
Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Because protons and neutrons are shielded from many environmental disturbances, those transitions may carry the subtle imprint of dark matter.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Three tropical waves are emerging in the Atlantic, with one likely to develop into Tropical Storm Gabrielle over the next week and two additional disturbances showing potential for formation behind it, according to forecasts.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
As a result, space weather disturbances, such as those from coronal holes or coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can deliver a stronger punch.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This stereo effect was crucial, allowing interpreters to detect subtle details, from industrial structures to environmental disturbances.
—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
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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Because protons and neutrons are shielded from many environmental disturbances, those transitions may carry the subtle imprint of dark matter.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Three tropical waves are emerging in the Atlantic, with one likely to develop into Tropical Storm Gabrielle over the next week and two additional disturbances showing potential for formation behind it, according to forecasts.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
As a result, space weather disturbances, such as those from coronal holes or coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can deliver a stronger punch.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This stereo effect was crucial, allowing interpreters to detect subtle details, from industrial structures to environmental disturbances.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbances
Noun
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The suspensions have caused major disruptions to HIV responses in dozens of countries, including Uganda, the Philippines and Tanzania, the UN agency said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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While snowfall totals may not meet the threshold for a full storm warning, the advisory signals conditions likely to cause significant travel disruptions, especially during peak commute hours.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 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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But if hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or plane hums keep you from getting some shut-eye, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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That determination was on full display in the viral post, where the pup made its feelings abundantly clear through a chorus of noises that blended protest with performance.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The typical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has come and gone – and storms are still hard to come by, with only six reported so far this year.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, meteorologists are urging people to remain alert, as sea temperatures remain high and storms can still form well into October and even November.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Disturbances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbances. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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