DISHARMONIZING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

disharmonizing

verb

present participle of disharmonize

as in disrupting

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Habits are usually paired with physical or emotional cues, and disrupting those cues can disrupt the habit.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Eight years ago, protesters frequently drove coverage in their preferred direction by disrupting candidates (Movimiento Cosecha pushed Biden to endorse a deportation moratorium, for instance) and showing up to press them at Q&As.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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Both teams picked up pivotal wins last week, with the Horned Frogs (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) upsetting rival Baylor 17-6, while the Mountaineers (4-3, 1-3) earned a thrilling, last-second 45-42 win over Cincinnati.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Before upsetting Montana State Idaho lost three FCS nonconference games by a total of 12 points.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

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My own research on political communication has shown that a substantial number of members of Congress, strongly skewing Republican, make frequent use of rhetoric that undermines democratic norms and delegitimizes political institutions.

— Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
The maritime advisory anticipates the returns will keep skewing toward backhaul voyages as carriers test the route.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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How the storm drain will be repaired Rather than digging up the entire pipe and disturbing residents’ yards, crews plan to install a new lining inside the existing pipe.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
On vehicles with a dedicated secondary passenger display, front passengers can browse, view lyrics, and watch video content without disturbing the driver.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturbing

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