as in disruptions
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 dislocations
These include endometriosis, POTS (a disorder of the autonomic nervous system), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (a tissue disorder that causes joint pain, dislocations, and fatigue).
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Ellie Austin, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Buffett struck a notably calm tone on broader markets, suggesting that recent volatility doesn't come close to the kind of dislocations that historically created compelling opportunities for Berkshire.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
It was punctuated by short setbacks in the early 1840s, and in the ’50s the dislocations caused by the discovery of gold in Victoria diverted labor from South Australia, especially from the copper industry.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
So, bruises, scrapes, fractures, and dislocations.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The annual loss for California marked the first yearly decline for the state since March 2021, according to the EDD, a period marred by severe job losses that arose from an array of business shutdowns and economic dislocations as a result of the pandemic.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Joint pain and dislocations are also common.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Iran temporarily closed its airspace around Tehran for several hours amid rising tensions with the US and nationwide protests in the country, as geopolitical dislocations risk disrupting main flight paths.
—Allyson Versprille, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
The research team attributed their results to how tiny defects, known as dislocations, move when a metal deforms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Ellie Austin, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Buffett struck a notably calm tone on broader markets, suggesting that recent volatility doesn't come close to the kind of dislocations that historically created compelling opportunities for Berkshire.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
It was punctuated by short setbacks in the early 1840s, and in the ’50s the dislocations caused by the discovery of gold in Victoria diverted labor from South Australia, especially from the copper industry.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
So, bruises, scrapes, fractures, and dislocations.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The annual loss for California marked the first yearly decline for the state since March 2021, according to the EDD, a period marred by severe job losses that arose from an array of business shutdowns and economic dislocations as a result of the pandemic.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Joint pain and dislocations are also common.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Iran temporarily closed its airspace around Tehran for several hours amid rising tensions with the US and nationwide protests in the country, as geopolitical dislocations risk disrupting main flight paths.
—Allyson Versprille, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
The research team attributed their results to how tiny defects, known as dislocations, move when a metal deforms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocations
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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In Edgewater, a grandmother remembers when heat waves could max out the power grid, hackers could steal credit card numbers, and supply chain disruptions could trigger medication, food or even toilet paper shortages.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meteorologists say a large-scale upper-level trough over the Plains is helping drive a series of disturbances that will move east through the day.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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“Dislocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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