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
Lee was called up to the Raw brand in August 2020 but faced disruptions due to health issues, including a severe bout with COVID-19 and subsequent heart inflammation, which kept him sidelined for a significant period.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
This complex supply chain means the diamond industry is highly susceptible to any trade disruptions.
—Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 27 May 2025
In a letter to the Commerce Department, Tesla encouraged officials to consult the industry before issuing tariffs on semiconductors, citing potential supply chain disruptions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
The protests were meant to provoke a response; the obsessive smearing signals that the disruption is doing its work.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
This complex supply chain means the diamond industry is highly susceptible to any trade disruptions.
—Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 27 May 2025
In a letter to the Commerce Department, Tesla encouraged officials to consult the industry before issuing tariffs on semiconductors, citing potential supply chain disruptions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
The protests were meant to provoke a response; the obsessive smearing signals that the disruption is doing its work.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 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
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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