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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
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
As a result, many neurodevelopmental disorders such as severe epilepsy can occur.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Over time, this can promote autoimmune disorders, contribute to disease progression and decrease longevity.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This may help reduce the risk of heart diseases, metabolic disorders like diabetes, and others.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Children may be more likely to be diagnosed with autism and other neurodevelopment disorders if their mother had a Covid-19 infection while pregnant, according to a new study.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Specifically, the study found that the teens and young adults required medical care for common mental disorders like anxiety and depression, a physical health condition, injuries and poisoning, and other physical diseases.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Between 3 percent and 9 percent of people develop voice disorders due to cysts, growths, or cancers that require surgical removal.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Brain Health Protection Eggplants may protect against neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
According to Healthline, lymphoproliferative disorders are a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled production of white blood cells called lymphocytes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
As a result, many neurodevelopmental disorders such as severe epilepsy can occur.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Over time, this can promote autoimmune disorders, contribute to disease progression and decrease longevity.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This may help reduce the risk of heart diseases, metabolic disorders like diabetes, and others.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Children may be more likely to be diagnosed with autism and other neurodevelopment disorders if their mother had a Covid-19 infection while pregnant, according to a new study.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Specifically, the study found that the teens and young adults required medical care for common mental disorders like anxiety and depression, a physical health condition, injuries and poisoning, and other physical diseases.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Between 3 percent and 9 percent of people develop voice disorders due to cysts, growths, or cancers that require surgical removal.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Brain Health Protection Eggplants may protect against neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 Oct. 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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As artificial intelligence disrupts software and traditional tech cycles, many VCs are being forced to rethink their investment theses.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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His ability to reset the line of scrimmage with power, find the football and then get hands on the ball carrier consistently disrupts opposing game plans.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 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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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The world’s most popular YouTuber partnered with Disney, Make-A-Wish America and YouTube to grant a Frightfully Fun Wish for 40 kids who’ve battled critical illnesses and wished to meet their favorite content creators.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Regularly wiping down all surfaces, including countertops, the stovetop, backsplash, walls, cabinets, and any other surfaces, can help eliminate any food splatters, residual grease, or other messes that could be contributing to a less-than-fresh-smelling space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its hot water function makes quick work of sticky messes on the floor (a godsend in my house, since my kids have taken to tipping plates with maple syrup onto the floor) and the steam cleaning setting easily clears deeper stains and eliminates odors.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Salmonella rarely results in more serious ailments, which can include arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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This is based on a mix of historical accounts, the discovery of body lice on the remains of soldiers (which carried the pathogens that transmitted the ailments), and DNA analyses conducted nearly a decade ago.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disorders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorders. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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