as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan
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Recent Examples of disorganize
One of the assault platoons, having lost its platoon leader, became badly disorganized and scattered when one of the enemy tanks suddenly broke from cover and escaped through their lines.
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Linda Dudik,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
The total number of ADF militants in the DRC is unclear due to the organization’s loose and often disorganized nature.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
5 May 2026
That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception.
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Mark Lamster
architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
If your writing is dense, disorganized, or overloaded with technical jargon, the value of the underlying work can become obscured.
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Angelique Parashis,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disorganize
Linda Dudik,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
The total number of ADF militants in the DRC is unclear due to the organization’s loose and often disorganized nature.
—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
5 May 2026
That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception.
—
Mark Lamster
architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
If your writing is dense, disorganized, or overloaded with technical jargon, the value of the underlying work can become obscured.
—
Angelique Parashis,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disorganize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorganize
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The fires also disrupted travel across parts of Miami-Dade County.
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Poor nutrition, lack of physical activity and health conditions like metabolic bone disease can disrupt bone remodeling, leading to weaker bones over time.
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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 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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“Disorganize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorganize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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