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as in to break
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
an earthquake that had disrupted the elevated highway in several places
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as in to disturb
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the arrival of a baby in the household would totally disrupt their established routine
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Recent Examples of disrupt
Fears that artificial intelligence will disrupt software companies' business models have weighed on shares.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipping of about a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquified natural gas, first hitting Asia — the main destination for the fuels — followed by Africa.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Research suggests drinking heavily can disrupt the microbiome, damage the gut lining and contribute to other problems.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Simone Biles is not here for people trying to disrupt her relaxation vibes, especially after her recent medical scare.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipping of about a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquified natural gas, first hitting Asia — the main destination for the fuels — followed by Africa.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Research suggests drinking heavily can disrupt the microbiome, damage the gut lining and contribute to other problems.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Simone Biles is not here for people trying to disrupt her relaxation vibes, especially after her recent medical scare.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disrupt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupt
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Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.
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The first trailer stars Keitel drinking in a bar, while the second sees DeVito’s sleep getting disturbed by a phone call.
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What a depressing, disturbing waste, no matter the final verdict.
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The latest bout of internal military struggle, which started in 2023, fracturing along every possible fault line—religious, ethnic, political, tribal, and international—has created what the United Nations is calling the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
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Their relationships with their bankers had been fractured as had their contracts with talent.
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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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National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, the brother of acting President Delcy Rodríguez, said on Sunday that more than 12,000 people have been displaced by the earthquakes and 774 buildings have been damaged or destroyed, including hospitals.
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There's nothing more quintessential to being a kid than playing Little League baseball, but on July Fourth, 2025, along with so much more, the Little League fields of Hill Country were destroyed, along with the innocence of thousands of kids who live here.
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The company has since shuffled several leaders, including naming a new human resources chief and the company’s first chief digital officer.
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The assistant shuffled to one side and the scene reset.
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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Reese finished with 12 rebounds, but Thornton made her work for every touch near the basket, consistently positioning herself to contest without fouling and keeping Atlanta’s interior offense disorganized throughout the first three quarters.
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And what seemed to happen is—there was a piece in the Times that, among other things, described your campaign, with a lot of reporting, as disorganized.
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“Disrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupt. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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