as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
decorations for the garden wedding that had been disheveled by the wind
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Recent Examples of dishevel
These evocative, volcanic islands, cast adrift off the northeast coast of Sicily, remain salted, fresh, and gloriously disheveled.
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Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Shown with a gun in hand and looking disheveled, Creasy seems like he’s been through hell and back.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Jet fuel flowed into the cabin, filling the space as Carleton, frazzled and disheveled, crawled toward the exit, tossing luggage that had fallen out of the upside-down overhead compartments out of the way to clear a path for his fellow passengers.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
20 Dec. 2025
In preparing for the audition, Spacek claims to have deliberately arrived to read for the role all disheveled.
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Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Shown with a gun in hand and looking disheveled, Creasy seems like he’s been through hell and back.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Jet fuel flowed into the cabin, filling the space as Carleton, frazzled and disheveled, crawled toward the exit, tossing luggage that had fallen out of the upside-down overhead compartments out of the way to clear a path for his fellow passengers.
—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
20 Dec. 2025
In preparing for the audition, Spacek claims to have deliberately arrived to read for the role all disheveled.
—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dishevel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishevel
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
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He was particularly disturbed by administration officials' attempts to characterize both as domestic terrorists.
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The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.
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The decision reverses a June 15 determination by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher, who concluded the Petersburg resident's candidacy was intended to confuse voters rather than represent a legitimate campaign.
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The senator and allies, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, have condemned the challenger’s efforts to join the race, arguing his presence could confuse voters.
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As soon as the game wrapped up, those guests shuffled out, and hours later were replaced by a rowdier group ordering shots at the bar, dancing to 2000s hits in front of the DJ booth and smoking vape pens on the outdoor patio.
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Pretoria responded to the threat of violence in June 30 protests with millions of dollars shuffled inside the police budget, tactical units deployed, and soldiers on standby.
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Not only were Carlson and Trouba leaning toward departures, but team captain Radko Gudas is an unrestricted free agent, leaving the right side of the Ducks’ defense in flux if not disarray.
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That signing eventually turned a franchise used to disarray to one with legit postseason hopes.
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“Dishevel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishevel. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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