as in disruption
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman
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Recent Examples of dislocation
With the exception of a lot of writing about pirates, there were no other contemporary reports of economic dislocation.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The dislocation of the tree is the introduction of a natural element into the contemplative space of art, into this space of culture and representation of reality.
—Emmanuel Iduma, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Murray remained on the ground after the grab and exited with a left shoulder dislocation.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Goldman was known for its trading prowess, a reputation forged in periods of dislocation when its desks generated outsized gains.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The dislocation of the tree is the introduction of a natural element into the contemplative space of art, into this space of culture and representation of reality.
—Emmanuel Iduma, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Murray remained on the ground after the grab and exited with a left shoulder dislocation.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Goldman was known for its trading prowess, a reputation forged in periods of dislocation when its desks generated outsized gains.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocation
Noun
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Hersheypark could face disruptions ahead of its busy summer season as union maintenance workers weigh whether to authorize a strike.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Any disruption to the strait would force vessels on costly dayslong detours.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This misalignment, sustained over years, is associated with elevated risk for depression, metabolic disturbance and impaired cognition.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Though signals may overlap (compaction, moisture, and disturbance, after all, can exist all at once), the presence of particular weeds, without overanalyzing them, can lend helpful clues to what your desirable garden plants need done in order to thrive.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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“Dislocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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