1
as in hells
a state in which everything is out of order
the general disorder of the room after the guests finally left the party
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as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
afflicted all her life with a nervous disorder
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as in disrupts
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser
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Recent Examples of disorders
Heather Gatcombe, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
The numbers were higher among women, with more than 85% of the inmates at the all-female York Correctional Institution having mental health disorders rated at mild to severe.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The condition is associated with excess weight and obesity, as well as metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Arts and Minds at The Studio Museum in Harlem invites adults with memory disorders and their caregivers to sessions of lively discussions about different artworks.
—Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Research has also linked these foods to cancer, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, metabolic disorders, obesity and other health concerns.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Diseases and disorders Anomalies in myosin function are associated with several diseases in humans.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
Retinal images also can reveal physiological changes in the brain associated with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Appaji says.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Even fewer conduct a second screening shortly after birth to catch disorders that may not appear during the initial test.
—Nicole Kruegel, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Lifelong disorders require lifelong treatments.
—Heather Gatcombe, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
The numbers were higher among women, with more than 85% of the inmates at the all-female York Correctional Institution having mental health disorders rated at mild to severe.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The condition is associated with excess weight and obesity, as well as metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Arts and Minds at The Studio Museum in Harlem invites adults with memory disorders and their caregivers to sessions of lively discussions about different artworks.
—Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Research has also linked these foods to cancer, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, metabolic disorders, obesity and other health concerns.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Diseases and disorders Anomalies in myosin function are associated with several diseases in humans.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
Retinal images also can reveal physiological changes in the brain associated with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Appaji says.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Even fewer conduct a second screening shortly after birth to catch disorders that may not appear during the initial test.
—Nicole Kruegel, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorders
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Smith stays largely mum on the news of the day, be that Kirk’s killing, or ICE raids, or whatever hells await in the coming weeks.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The protagonist's youth doesn't defang the story, as Silent Hill f wastes no time thrusting Hinako and her friends into their personal hells.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Combination vaccines are single injections that protect against multiple, preventable diseases and have been used since the 1940s.—
Kar-Hai Chu,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Through her work at Danielle Ashley Group, Alston in 2008 co-founded First Ladies Health Initiative, a far-reaching effort that seeks to destigmatize screening for various diseases and illnesses in underserved Black and Hispanic communities.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Airlines around the world have been grappling with volatile oil markets as fighting near the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global supplies.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spilling kills ocean wildlife, fouls beaches and disrupts coastal economies.—
Kristen Monsell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Finally, smoking deaths may seem to be unremarkable because some of the illnesses that cigarette smoking causes, such as heart disease or cancer, are commonplace.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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This week, on the mayor’s 97th day in office, a massive crowd gathered in the lobby of the busy Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, watching as Mamdani announced the city would start sending some people with serious medical illnesses to the hospital from the city’s notorious Riker’s Island jail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Go somewhere that confuses your algorithm.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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With their gentle adhesive and easy-to-use design, lint rollers can tackle a surprising range of small household messes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Beyond monitoring, this sleek unit prioritizes a clean home environment with an automatic waste-packing system that instantly seals away messes and odors.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Autoimmune diseases—a broad and complex category of ailments including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes—have long puzzled researchers.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza envisions Mauricio providing infield depth as Polanco and Baty (jammed thumb) deal with ailments.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Disorders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorders. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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