disheveling

variants or dishevelling
present participle of dishevel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disheveling
Verb
  • This groundbreaking method could transform the way researchers study complex diseases, including cancer, without disrupting natural cellular processes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There has been a history of computer problems disrupting flights in the industry, though most of the time the disruptions are only temporary.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Martin revealed the repeat offender's disturbing search history.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The property served as both recording hub and the center of disturbing allegations that have long shadowed Kelly’s career.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Disheveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disheveling. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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