as in disturbance
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
the flat tire resulted in an unfortunate disruption of the schedule for our road trip
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Recent Examples of disruption
But the reality seems to be that Trump caved in the face of alarming disruptions in the huge market for U.S. Treasury bonds, which the American government uses to finance itself.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
However, if the pipeline remains offline for more than a few days to a week, the supply disruption could become more serious.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
However, other studies have found disruptions in gut microbiota and inflammation.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The tariffs could also lead to broader macroeconomic and geopolitical disruptions, potentially expanding the impact on U.S. property/casualty insurers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
However, if the pipeline remains offline for more than a few days to a week, the supply disruption could become more serious.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
However, other studies have found disruptions in gut microbiota and inflammation.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The tariffs could also lead to broader macroeconomic and geopolitical disruptions, potentially expanding the impact on U.S. property/casualty insurers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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