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
No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.
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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
Cornell would arrive at the scene of these disturbances in a suit and tie, carrying a bag containing notepads, tape recorders, cameras and, on occasion, other, homemade instruments.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The works, which were still under video surveillance, sat unopened all weekend, with no unusual disturbances recorded.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
As women enter the late stage of perimenopause, periods typically become even more infrequent and spaced out, often 60 days or more apart, and symptoms—including sleep disturbances and mood swings, among others—often become more pronounced.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
The National Hurricane Center currently gives both disturbances a low chance of developing anytime soon.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Chronic sleep loss and nighttime disturbances are linked not only to poorer attention and memory but also higher risks of mental and physical health problems.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
In 2011, Deconinck and Oliveras simulated different disturbances with higher and higher frequencies and watched what happened to the Stokes waves.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
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
Cornell would arrive at the scene of these disturbances in a suit and tie, carrying a bag containing notepads, tape recorders, cameras and, on occasion, other, homemade instruments.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The works, which were still under video surveillance, sat unopened all weekend, with no unusual disturbances recorded.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
As women enter the late stage of perimenopause, periods typically become even more infrequent and spaced out, often 60 days or more apart, and symptoms—including sleep disturbances and mood swings, among others—often become more pronounced.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
The National Hurricane Center currently gives both disturbances a low chance of developing anytime soon.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Chronic sleep loss and nighttime disturbances are linked not only to poorer attention and memory but also higher risks of mental and physical health problems.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
In 2011, Deconinck and Oliveras simulated different disturbances with higher and higher frequencies and watched what happened to the Stokes waves.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbances
Noun
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The result is a geomagnetic storm that amplifies the ionospheric and radio disruptions caused by flares and saturates the radiation belts surrounding Earth to such an extent that new belts can suddenly form.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yet his way of pursuing deals has meant serious disruptions at home and abroad.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
26 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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To better understand how these storms can wreak so much havoc, our research team created simulations to show how storms interact with Earth’s natural magnetic shield and trigger the dangerous geomagnetic activity that can shut down electric grids.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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The storms brought by atmospheric rivers are known for their heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Disturbances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbances. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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