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
The inelasticity makes the market prone to volatility in rates and service levels in the event of a demand shift or disruption.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Due to the length of the service disruption, crews will move forward on the regular collection schedule as service continues, the city said.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
Aldi’s arrival in Colorado may be the necessary catalyst for disruption.
—Jack Buffington, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
After the last several years of supply chain disruptions, premiums have increased dramatically and have remained elevated compared to other sovereign silver coins.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Due to the length of the service disruption, crews will move forward on the regular collection schedule as service continues, the city said.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
Aldi’s arrival in Colorado may be the necessary catalyst for disruption.
—Jack Buffington, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
After the last several years of supply chain disruptions, premiums have increased dramatically and have remained elevated compared to other sovereign silver coins.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disruption
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The incident that led to the murder charge occurred in May 2015, when Proctor and another LAPD officer, Jonathan Kawahara, responded to calls about Glenn and his dog causing a disturbance in Venice Beach.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both the Emmy-winning actress and her husband have been arrested in the past on domestic-disturbance charges.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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So, bruises, scrapes, fractures, and dislocations.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The annual loss for California marked the first yearly decline for the state since March 2021, according to the EDD, a period marred by severe job losses that arose from an array of business shutdowns and economic dislocations as a result of the pandemic.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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