1
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
went to investigate the disturbance outside
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2
as in disruptions
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
caused a disturbance in the carefully ordered proceedings
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3
as in harassments
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 disturbances
For this achievement, the team overcame various technical hurdles, including atmospheric disturbances, the rapid movement of the satellite, and maintaining precise laser beam alignment.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Weeds often take advantage of disturbances to invade lawns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Warming temperatures allow tropical disturbances to draw more power from the oceans.
—Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The small city of Clintonville approved an ordinance last winter enforcing a 60-day limit on local hotel stays in a six-month period, citing drug concerns, disorderly conduct and disturbances.
—Hallie Claflin, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
Environmental impacts during decommissioning/full removal of below-ground infrastructure can include noise disturbances, ground disturbance, and additional carbon emissions.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their charges can range from low-level public disturbances to more serious crimes.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Most places inland will remain dry but a few offshore disturbances could move onshore.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Basics of wave mechanics Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one point to another without the transfer of the particles of matter themselves.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Weeds often take advantage of disturbances to invade lawns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Warming temperatures allow tropical disturbances to draw more power from the oceans.
—Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The small city of Clintonville approved an ordinance last winter enforcing a 60-day limit on local hotel stays in a six-month period, citing drug concerns, disorderly conduct and disturbances.
—Hallie Claflin, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
Environmental impacts during decommissioning/full removal of below-ground infrastructure can include noise disturbances, ground disturbance, and additional carbon emissions.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their charges can range from low-level public disturbances to more serious crimes.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Most places inland will remain dry but a few offshore disturbances could move onshore.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Basics of wave mechanics Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one point to another without the transfer of the particles of matter themselves.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Disturbances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturbances. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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