as in disruption
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman
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Recent Examples of dislocation
The 33-year-old tried to play through the injury before eventually undergoing surgery on the dislocation, a torn labrum, and a fracture in the shoulder.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
But as well as dealing with practical issues, there were deeper questions — around belonging and dislocation.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In this tale of survival and survivors, each of the main characters struggles to live in full form under the shadow of loss and dislocation.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
For long-term investors, that kind of dislocation can be an opportunity.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
But as well as dealing with practical issues, there were deeper questions — around belonging and dislocation.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In this tale of survival and survivors, each of the main characters struggles to live in full form under the shadow of loss and dislocation.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
For long-term investors, that kind of dislocation can be an opportunity.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocation
Noun
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In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who sits on the Housing and Homelessness Committee, said Friday the recommendations are intended to better align the city’s homelessness response with local needs while avoiding service disruptions and improving long-term coordination.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But since that ridge shifted from Northern California in early April, the new pattern has invited multiple low-pressure disturbances into the region.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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About 4% of those students — or roughly 300,000 students — are labeled with emotional disturbance.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Dislocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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