dysfunction

variants also disfunction

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Recent Examples of dysfunction The only certainty on the team’s midday injury report was guard Duncan Robinson being listed as available after previously missing time due to left sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025 With each installment set in a high-end resort, the next chapter promises more dysfunction among the ultra-rich in yet another enviable vacation destination. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 Students got a glimpse of what dysfunction in student aid could look like last year, when a new FAFSA form rife with technical issues led to long delays and application roadblocks for students and families. Anna North, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025 Conversely, teams plagued by dysfunction, conflict, and constant disagreements drive people to disengage and contribute less. Jack Zenger, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dysfunction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dysfunction
Noun
  • Pakistan is writing a new story of hope in which every child can survive and thrive and communities are protected from this preventable disease.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Typically, a neurologist may suspect the disorder by identifying characteristic voice breaks when the patients is speaking.
    Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
  • His bill also proposed creating a center at the University of South Florida to study the links between substance use disorder and mental health issues.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dysfunction. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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