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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2
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
Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
Eases Digestive Symptoms Lab and animal studies suggest that dandelion may help reduce symptoms of digestive disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastritis.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a two-to-four-fold higher risk of developing chronic hypertension 10 or more years later compared to women with normal blood pressure in pregnancy.
—Dr. Mia Antinone, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Pratt had expressed on his website that any homelessness aid would be conditional on participation in treatment programs for addiction and mental health disorders.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The team plans to further investigate how synbiotic supplementation may affect individuals with chronic inflammatory disorders.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The run raises money for neurofibromatosis, commonly referred to as NF — a group of genetic disorders that causes skin pigmentation and tumors on nerve tissue.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
On February 2 Kennedy announced a $100 million pilot program to fund outreach, medical treatment and other support for homeless people and those with substance use disorders in eight cities—in the kind of bipartisan response to the overdose crisis long sought in the public health world.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, a list of disorders the Department of Health and Human Services recommends states screen for as part of the universal newborn screening programs, covers only 38 core conditions.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Research suggests less healthy dietary habits could be why rural pregnant women tend to have more pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth, gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders.
—Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
Eases Digestive Symptoms Lab and animal studies suggest that dandelion may help reduce symptoms of digestive disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastritis.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a two-to-four-fold higher risk of developing chronic hypertension 10 or more years later compared to women with normal blood pressure in pregnancy.
—Dr. Mia Antinone, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Pratt had expressed on his website that any homelessness aid would be conditional on participation in treatment programs for addiction and mental health disorders.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The team plans to further investigate how synbiotic supplementation may affect individuals with chronic inflammatory disorders.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The run raises money for neurofibromatosis, commonly referred to as NF — a group of genetic disorders that causes skin pigmentation and tumors on nerve tissue.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
On February 2 Kennedy announced a $100 million pilot program to fund outreach, medical treatment and other support for homeless people and those with substance use disorders in eight cities—in the kind of bipartisan response to the overdose crisis long sought in the public health world.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, a list of disorders the Department of Health and Human Services recommends states screen for as part of the universal newborn screening programs, covers only 38 core conditions.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Feb. 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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This exam enables the doctor to detect early signs of these diseases and prescribe appropriate treatments at their earliest stages.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dane went on to advocate for legislation addressing research on neurodegenerative diseases.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Recent weather extremes in the South and East are examples of what global warming can cause — a warmer Arctic that disrupts the polar vortex and pushes cold weather and snow farther south.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny disrupts this pattern by refusing separation between cultural celebration and political truth.—
Dr. Carlos A Torre,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 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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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Members of the Artemis II crew — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — are starting their roughly two-week quarantine to limit their exposure to illnesses before their flight.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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Now that a successful prelaunch fueling test has been completed, the astronauts are due to re-enter quarantine at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to avoid exposure to any illnesses.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No one confuses kilowatt-hours with productivity, yet no serious economy flies blind without tracking them.—
Noosheen Hashemi,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Where the Roma obscured the line between a classic grand tourer and a sports car with supercar tendencies, the Amalfi confuses things further.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead, wipe with a soft microfiber cloth and a small amount of cold water for everyday messes.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ovens see a lot of messes from foods that spill onto the bottom or racks that can become burnt overtime the longer the messes sit and bake.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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And Floridians who never saw a flame e were hit with respiratory ailments, with some forced to move out of state until the smoke and ash settled.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Peterson, who’s dealt with cramping issues (and other ailments) all season, played 32 minutes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Disorders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorders. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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