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, 11 Nov. 2025
This could result in noise disturbances late into the night.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Israeli fans of the team were prohibited from attending the match due to safety concerns, but disturbances still broke out regardless, with anti-Israel protesters in the vicinity.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The medication is also sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the AP.
—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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
This could result in noise disturbances late into the night.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Israeli fans of the team were prohibited from attending the match due to safety concerns, but disturbances still broke out regardless, with anti-Israel protesters in the vicinity.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The medication is also sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the AP.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbances
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And now that crisis, combined with the shutdown, has led to Federal Aviation Administration limits on flights at the nation’s 40 largest airports, with hundreds of flight cancellations daily and disruptions across the country.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Major flight disruptions could bring higher shipping costs that get passed on to consumers, said Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice at Syracuse University.—
John Seewer,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 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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In the waning minutes of the first quarter of Sunday’s Chiefs-Bills broadcast, CBS’ lead color analyst began making a series of noises that sounded like the Hamburglar going through a bad divorce.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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These noises typically indicate that the load needs to be redistributed, but can also be a sign of other problems.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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But some experts warn that what’s happening in Hatteras could be a glimpse of what’s to come in other coastal areas as climate change fuels more powerful storms and hastens erosion.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Most of these stronger storms will be east of I-65 across south central Kentucky.—
Katie Wiseman,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Disturbances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbances. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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