disruptions

noun

plural of disruption
as in disturbances
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 disruptions While concerns over oil supply disruptions in the Middle East continue to persist, Venezuela offers a bright spot. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Officials in Pattaya, where international tourist arrivals have dropped because of travel disruptions and soaring fuel prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, say the visit is expected to inject about $3 million into the local economy. — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 Discuss multiple scenarios to allow a proactive approach to disruptions, rather than a reactive one. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The incident caused major disruptions and sparked security concerns across Europe. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Delays and disruptions forced the company to stay nimble and deliver under pressure. — Harvard Business Review, 1 Sep. 2026 The move came Monday amid growing economic pressure and public frustration being felt in Russia after months of escalating Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and e-commerce hubs that have caused nationwide disruptions. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 Though gasoline demand typically drops this time of year, fuel experts said, higher crude oil prices and disruptions to global refining capacity are driving up costs at the pump. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disruptions
disturbances
Noun
  • The smallest robot was the most agile of the three, and the largest one was the best at maintaining its trajectory when faced with disturbances meant to throw it off course.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In response to the disturbances, The Rotunda increased security at the space.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Disruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruptions. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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