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
There had been disruption even before these decisions.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Guess was able to accelerate product deliveries to mitigate against potential disruptions from the ongoing Red Sea crisis.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 June 2025
In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Because the future of work won’t belong to those who never face disruption.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Guess was able to accelerate product deliveries to mitigate against potential disruptions from the ongoing Red Sea crisis.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 June 2025
In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Because the future of work won’t belong to those who never face disruption.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disruption
Noun
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Even minor environmental disturbances can attract intense scrutiny and provoke strong reactions, making the industry more susceptible to reputational damage than many others.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Additionally, those with restrictive calorie diets reported higher numbers of depressive symptoms, including low mood, low energy and sleep disturbances.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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That silence is a reflection of her parents’ dislocation.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
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But for many, sadly too many, shelter carries other, more painful meanings: a marker of dislocation, of homes gone, of safety, memory, and love lost.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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