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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Relatively moderate tariffs, such as the additional ten percent levies on Chinese goods that Trump proposed more recently, would still be costly but would generate smaller disruptions.
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Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
However, power outages and communication disruptions persist, leaving many without basic necessities.
—Adrienne Surprenant and Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The leadership shakeup in Seoul spells disruption for America’s most consequential security alliance in the region – the tripartite U.S.-Japan-South Korea partnership that gained significant momentum under Mr. Yoon’s tenure – just as the new Trump administration takes office.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
Whatever disruptions there are now to Hezbollah's physical supply lines, its financing — through electronic supply lines — remains intact, Saad says.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
However, power outages and communication disruptions persist, leaving many without basic necessities.
—Adrienne Surprenant and Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The leadership shakeup in Seoul spells disruption for America’s most consequential security alliance in the region – the tripartite U.S.-Japan-South Korea partnership that gained significant momentum under Mr. Yoon’s tenure – just as the new Trump administration takes office.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
Whatever disruptions there are now to Hezbollah's physical supply lines, its financing — through electronic supply lines — remains intact, Saad says.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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