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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
The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called about 10 a.m. Sunday for a disturbance call at the Lovey’s Landing RV Park north of Meridian, an outpost on the Sacramento River four miles southwest of Colusa and 17 miles west of Yuba City.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Anticipate widespread freezes for several mornings, with the possibility of wintry precipitation between Wednesday morning and Friday night, depending on how quickly the disturbance moves.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
Rodney Garner, 58, on Sept. 13 Officers responded shortly after 8:30 p.m. to a disturbance in the 4200 block of Agnes Avenue.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Their charges can range from low-level public disturbances to more serious crimes.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Anticipate widespread freezes for several mornings, with the possibility of wintry precipitation between Wednesday morning and Friday night, depending on how quickly the disturbance moves.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
Rodney Garner, 58, on Sept. 13 Officers responded shortly after 8:30 p.m. to a disturbance in the 4200 block of Agnes Avenue.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Their charges can range from low-level public disturbances to more serious crimes.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbance
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Capital One said in a statement that the disruption, which has impacted the processing of some deposits, payments and transfers, began on Wednesday and is due to a technical issue with one of its service providers.Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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What's Next As temperatures drop and snow moves in by Sunday, New Yorkers should prepare for potential disruptions in travel and daily activities.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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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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According to anthropologist Jade Sasser, anxieties about climate change, the economy and political turmoil have fueled current questions about whether to have a family.Jack Jiang, The Conversation, 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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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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This Dash character is hijacking the satellite waves and the speaker systems, interfering with the noise outside and putting my music on — Nolimit music on for the world to hear.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Red Sox-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. noise is growing louder.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Disturbance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbance. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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