1
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
The mechanical disturbance causes the formation of a few tiny crystals, which quickly grow into much larger crystals.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Chronic sleep loss and nighttime disturbances are linked not only to poorer attention and memory but also higher risks of mental and physical health problems.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Will the waves absorb this disturbance and maintain their form, or will they be disrupted permanently, transforming into an entirely different pattern of waves?
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Investigators canvassed the area for witnesses and additional footage, reviewed license plate reader data, and checked recent disturbance and missing-person reports before the woman came forward.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Chronic sleep loss and nighttime disturbances are linked not only to poorer attention and memory but also higher risks of mental and physical health problems.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Will the waves absorb this disturbance and maintain their form, or will they be disrupted permanently, transforming into an entirely different pattern of waves?
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Investigators canvassed the area for witnesses and additional footage, reviewed license plate reader data, and checked recent disturbance and missing-person reports before the woman came forward.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
Noun
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Shannon moans right about the time Jenn walks out to see what the commotion is all about.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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Glenn wasn’t met with cheers or the sounds of flashing cameras — there was a distinct lack of commotion.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Not on the same scale, but some of the more overheated meme-like stocks have been punctured without much apparent disruption to the large-cap core of the market.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Not since 69 has a number caused this much disruption.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Crypto crimes once contained to online harassment now often include kidnapping, extortion, and armed threats.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cybernews found that users sent an average of 107 messages to their AI partners, creating a digital footprint that could be exploited for identity theft, harassment, or blackmail.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Skims is no stranger to bold and thought-provoking products, having previously caused a stir with its controversial line of face wraps.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The sighting has caused a stir in the country and the broader region, as experts believe the whale could be the elusive Migaloo, an extremely rare, decades-old all-white humpback.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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First Brands Group Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, capping weeks of turmoil sparked by creditor concern over the auto-suppliers use of opaque off-balance sheet financing.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Less than two years later, the Titans are in a state of turmoil.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Each one brings serious value without any fuss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fazit Looking to level up your makeup without the fuss?—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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To Cuomo, Mamdani is a young man in a hurry whose lack of experience should disqualify him from leading America's largest city.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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Both teams can put up points in a hurry.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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First, despite tabloid headlines about Leto, such noise doesn’t factor into moviegoers’ decisions to buy or not buy a ticket; it could be argued most were not even in the know of the June Air Mail exposé on his alleged behavior.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The outlet reported that noise from the construction was also audible on the White House's campus.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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