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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
went to investigate the disturbance outside
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2
as in disruption
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
caused a disturbance in the carefully ordered proceedings
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as in harassment
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 disturbance
At the same time, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal disorders are characteristic among autistic kids, and if left untreated these (issues) can interfere with social activities.
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Matt Villano, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The shooting erupted just before 3 a.m., when a Miami-Dade Transit bus driver was involved in a disturbance with two male passengers aboard the bus, Officer Diana Delgado of the Miami Gardens Police Department said at a news conference Sunday.
—Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2025
According to The Guardian, officers responded to a call about a disturbance involving a white man at a Circle-K gas station but confronted McAlpin instead after Derek Stevens, a white man, pointed them in his direction.
—Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Minor disturbances, such as noise, movement or a slightly full bladder, can now easily interrupt sleep.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Matt Villano, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The shooting erupted just before 3 a.m., when a Miami-Dade Transit bus driver was involved in a disturbance with two male passengers aboard the bus, Officer Diana Delgado of the Miami Gardens Police Department said at a news conference Sunday.
—Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2025
According to The Guardian, officers responded to a call about a disturbance involving a white man at a Circle-K gas station but confronted McAlpin instead after Derek Stevens, a white man, pointed them in his direction.
—Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Minor disturbances, such as noise, movement or a slightly full bladder, can now easily interrupt sleep.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
Noun
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The reveal of the dire wolves and accompanying news on red wolf advances lead to plenty of commotion and news coverage.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the backdrop, a commotion of voices from distraught aid workers and soldiers shouting commands in Hebrew can be heard.—
Farnaz Fassihi,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, Venezuelan advocates recommend re-registering as soon as possible to avoid any potential disruptions in case an unfavorable ruling halts the registration process.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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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.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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The news, which surfaced late last week when letters to these vendors from Chief Procurement Officer Sharla Roberts were shared with the media, caused an immediate stir and prompted some aldermen to publicly advise contractors not to comply with the request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Fans of this show based on a treatment by the legendary Bruce Lee caused enough of a stir that it was eventually renewed for Max exclusively, airing a third season on the streaming service.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Stock futures plunged and after-hours trading descended into turmoil as Trump pledged steep tariffs on some of the U.S.'s top trading partners.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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President Trump’s tariffs cause turmoil among the markets and U.S. allies.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The actress kept the rest of her look fairly minimalist, opting for a sleek, modern style without fuss.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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So is Aaron Judge, who couldn’t believe all the fuss that was being made over the Yankees’ new wood.—
Gary Phillips,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Possessions from some of those who were on the Titanic, some likely abandoned in a hurry, can also be seen on the 3D model.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the Twins don’t get their act together in a hurry, those 10 remaining games against the White Sox might not mean much.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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For that reason, in trying to determine which stocks may be worth nibbling on, taking a more holistic and qualitative view can help cut through the noise.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Aiding this was the Sealion 7’s superb noise insulation.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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