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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
By law and tradition, the minister’s control of the police is limited, with operative decisions, such as how to handle an investigation or a disturbance, the sole province of professional police, not politicians.
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
The Norwalk Combined Dispatch & Communication Center received a call of a disturbance at the residence on Adams Avenue around 7:04 p.m. on Monday, according to the Norwalk Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
Police said a 52-year-old man was creating a disturbance at the bar and was told to leave.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
There may also be some geomagnetic disturbance — possibly triggering aurora — on Dec. 24.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
The Norwalk Combined Dispatch & Communication Center received a call of a disturbance at the residence on Adams Avenue around 7:04 p.m. on Monday, according to the Norwalk Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
Police said a 52-year-old man was creating a disturbance at the bar and was told to leave.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
There may also be some geomagnetic disturbance — possibly triggering aurora — on Dec. 24.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
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The girl heard the sounds of a commotion coming from a bedroom and could hear her mother yelling and pleading, a detective wrote.Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
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Washington used a different kind of commotion to catch the Falcons slipping at the end of the game, as well.Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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There is no staging, no open houses, and none of the disruptions when listing through a typical real estate agent.KC Property Group, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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The storm will then move into the Ohio Valley, where severe travel disruptions are expected.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
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See his homage to blond Dylan that caused a stir at the premiere of the movie.The Styles Desk, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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In March, right around Easter, there was one old-school recipe that created quite the stir, and has officially been named our most shared of 2024.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the turmoil, Trudeau announced earlier this week his intention to step down as prime minister, further complicating Canada's position in the face of U.S. pressure.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Shin Yul, a Myongji University professor who has followed the political turmoil, said police had lots of experience with the tactical operations that were likely being considered.Jack Kim and Ju-min Park, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Hausen attempts eight a game and can get hot in a hurry if he’s left uncontested on the perimeter.Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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Everyone’s in a hurry, including Dawson (James Van Der Beek), who can’t wait to be a movie director, and Pacey (Joshua Jackson), who can’t wait to get laid.Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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While Vancouver’s form has listed, the noise around the club has hit a fever pitch over the past week.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In our review, our expert noted these earbuds deliver powerful bass and generally good audio, as well as quality noise cancelation.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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