1
as in anarchical
not restrained by or under the control of legal authority
disorderly mobs roamed the streets after the fall of the city
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as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
disorderly piles of clothes on various tables about the room
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Recent Examples of disorderly
Though Conclave depicts the process as loud and disorderly, real-life voting is far more solemn and filled with ritual.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
While the season is still winding down, the area has seen shootings and disorderly crowds.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
According to Broward jail records, Levy was taken into custody on Monday and booked on charges of disorderly intoxication in a public place and trespassing in an occupied structure or conveyance.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
On Monday, April 14, the Cuban-American actor, 44, was taken into custody and booked at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on disorderly intoxication in a public place and trespassing charges, per jail records reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
While the season is still winding down, the area has seen shootings and disorderly crowds.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
According to Broward jail records, Levy was taken into custody on Monday and booked on charges of disorderly intoxication in a public place and trespassing in an occupied structure or conveyance.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
On Monday, April 14, the Cuban-American actor, 44, was taken into custody and booked at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on disorderly intoxication in a public place and trespassing charges, per jail records reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorderly
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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After several chaotic minutes with no cell phone service, mother and daughter finally reunited next to the plaza.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Britain's biggest anti-immigrant political party, Reform UK, which has topped opinion polls in recent months, has kept its distance from Robinson, who has several criminal convictions.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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At least 25 people were arrested in offenses including violent disorder, assaults and criminal damage, and the investigation continues, police said.—
BRIAN MELLEY,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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With the success of TV shows like Hacks and The White Lotus, which explore the beautifully complicated, often messy inner lives of women who don’t fit the ingenue mold, perhaps more production companies will take chances on similar shows.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jars of thick honey can feel messy or impractical for travel.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The third book in the Luna Sisters series follows the journey to love for the youngest and most rebellious Luna sister, Gabriela.—
Mia Sosa,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (McGraw) is now 14, a rebellious teenager living under Gemma’s overprotective rules.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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There are not many taboos at Burning Man, so those that persist at the otherwise staunchly anarchic event do so for a reason.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reiner could be called a journeyman director, except what kind of journeyman director could make a movie as confident as When Harry Met Sally, or as anarchic as This Is Spinal Tap, or one that juggles as many tones as The Princess Bride?—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2025
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If your collection still feels cluttered, try streamlining your storage.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Rise Of Cross-Sell Fatigue The digital purchase path has become cluttered with pop-ups, post-checkout prompts and afterthought upsells that disrupt rather than support the customer experience.—
Dan Caldwell,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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“Disorderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorderly. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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