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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
went to investigate the disturbance outside
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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
Storms become more likely this weekend with a disturbance moving in.
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Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
During his tour, a solar flare causes an electromagnetic disturbance that rips through the systems of civilization and into the data center.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
To prevent future disturbances, the jail is shifting its operational approach.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
When galaxies heavy with dark matter cross those streams, astrophysicists can study the disturbances left behind to infer important properties like their speed and density.
—
Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disturbance
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
During his tour, a solar flare causes an electromagnetic disturbance that rips through the systems of civilization and into the data center.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
To prevent future disturbances, the jail is shifting its operational approach.
—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
When galaxies heavy with dark matter cross those streams, astrophysicists can study the disturbances left behind to infer important properties like their speed and density.
—
Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disturbance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
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In this current era of AI disruption and geopolitical uncertainty, there seems to be another gendered pattern in the workplace coming to light.
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Court paperwork shows Deshong is facing charges of harassment, indecent assault and stalking.
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He has been accused by more than 80 women of misconduct, ranging from harassment to rape, over decades and in multiple jurisdictions around the world.
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Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
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There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
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The landlocked mineral-rich nation is facing one of its deepest political crises in decades as economic turmoil, nationwide protests and a battle over the country’s future threaten to reshape the balance of power in South America.
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Political turmoil intensifies as resignations, Russia’s rising threat and pressure from a skeptical United States leave Britain’s next leader to prove the plan can truly safeguard Europe.
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But for now, she’s unbothered by all the fuss and plans to relax into the summer with her family.
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Some of the South’s sweetest small towns are more than ready to welcome you for a laidback, fuss-free, quiet weekend away.
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The three most common triggers included fear of strange people, fear of unfamiliar dogs and fear of unfamiliar situations like unexpected noises or objects on the sidewalk.
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For instance, in Berkeley, neighbors used CEQA — citing potential noise impact from partying students — to delay, for years, UC Berkeley’s construction of student dorms on People’s Park.
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Sorrell entered Week 18 with just seven tackles in 13 games, two quarterback hurries and no sacks.
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That can change in a hurry, as this year’s draft week has proved.
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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