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
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Researchers asked questions aligned with clinical assessments used to diagnose substance abuse disorders, for example related to attempts to limit eating UPFs, cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Nov. 2025
Mice are often used as models for studying neurological disorders, cancers, and vaccines because of their genetic similarity to humans.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
This speculation has proliferated on social media about conditions which range from neurological disorders to cancer—although the Kremlin has consistently denied that the 72-year-old leader is suffering from any serious illness.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Flavonoids are compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities that can protect against heart and blood vessel disorders.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of the adverse events reported in the trial were gastrointestinal disorders and certain infections, but the occurrence of these events was similar across both groups.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
According to the Cleveland Clinic, PANDAS, or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, refers to a group of symptoms — such as tics and obsessive-compulsive behavior — that is thought to affect kids who've had strep infections.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
As a result, many neurodevelopmental disorders such as severe epilepsy can occur.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Barabino, who had several disabilities and multiple substance use disorders, needed hospitalization and treatment, which included medication, the lawsuit alleges.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Researchers asked questions aligned with clinical assessments used to diagnose substance abuse disorders, for example related to attempts to limit eating UPFs, cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Nov. 2025
Mice are often used as models for studying neurological disorders, cancers, and vaccines because of their genetic similarity to humans.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
This speculation has proliferated on social media about conditions which range from neurological disorders to cancer—although the Kremlin has consistently denied that the 72-year-old leader is suffering from any serious illness.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Flavonoids are compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities that can protect against heart and blood vessel disorders.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of the adverse events reported in the trial were gastrointestinal disorders and certain infections, but the occurrence of these events was similar across both groups.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
According to the Cleveland Clinic, PANDAS, or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, refers to a group of symptoms — such as tics and obsessive-compulsive behavior — that is thought to affect kids who've had strep infections.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
As a result, many neurodevelopmental disorders such as severe epilepsy can occur.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorders
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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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All’s well that metal-as-hells well.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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According to the American Mosquito Control Association, mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also a public health concern, capable of carrying diseases like West Nile virus.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Schools can request waivers if the rule disrupts pick-ups or drop-offs.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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The group also argued that moving people into federal immigration custody while local criminal cases are ongoing disrupts the legal process, potentially depriving victims of justice and defendants the opportunity to defend against charges.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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That’s different that the crisis caused when formula produced by Abbott was linked to infant deaths and illnesses in 2022.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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For less severe illnesses, people will usually recover with rest and hydration.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Longhorns’ roster build confuses me.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At her spring show, Marie-Adam Leenaerdt brought back the style, but her shiny spandex stocking version ensures no one confuses the look for child’s play.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For larger messes, the stain-resistant rug is also machine-washable for quick and hassle-free maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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For a vacuum that’s quiet in operation and capable of tackling messes on hard floors and medium-pile carpets, this is a great pick.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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But, Diabanté questions, isn’t a world without strife, oppression, war, famine, poverty and all other societal ailments what humans have been struggling for all along?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Heat had a few of its best players out because of injuries on Saturday, but a few others played through their ailments.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Disorders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorders. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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