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
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
As governments refocus their policies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness is often being sidelined as a secondary concern rather than as a primary component of brain health.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
People with substance use disorders already must often navigate strict, complex regulations to get the medications.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Blood donations are essential for surgeries, medical treatments, traumatic injuries, blood disorders and other illnesses.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Many individuals with psychiatric disorders often minimize their struggles during clinical visits.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Now, rumors of certain drugs helping to treat or even heal mental health disorders has led to a surge in psychedelic retreats.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump’s executive order calls for accelerating both research on and access to psychedelic treatments, including a $50 million investment in state governments to study how psychedelics might benefit people struggling with mental health disorders.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Those born second, on the other hand, were more likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorders, shingles and gastrointestinal disorders.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
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But mental disorders account for the larger share of healthy life years lost, reflecting the chronic and disabling nature of many mental health conditions.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
As governments refocus their policies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness is often being sidelined as a secondary concern rather than as a primary component of brain health.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
People with substance use disorders already must often navigate strict, complex regulations to get the medications.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Blood donations are essential for surgeries, medical treatments, traumatic injuries, blood disorders and other illnesses.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Many individuals with psychiatric disorders often minimize their struggles during clinical visits.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Now, rumors of certain drugs helping to treat or even heal mental health disorders has led to a surge in psychedelic retreats.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump’s executive order calls for accelerating both research on and access to psychedelic treatments, including a $50 million investment in state governments to study how psychedelics might benefit people struggling with mental health disorders.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Those born second, on the other hand, were more likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorders, shingles and gastrointestinal disorders.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 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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Taking them to their natural habitat in Africa isn’t feasible, given their limited gene pool and chance of carrying diseases.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
1 May 2026
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Inspect regularly for pests and diseases.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Experts warn that the war in Iran and the resulting fuel shocks can strain funding and disrupts field operations, hindering global conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dyslexia is a learning difference that disrupts how the brain processes written language.—
Ann Bullock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 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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Consumption of food contaminated with salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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But illnesses in other states could be possible, CDC officials added.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 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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This time, the NFL’s strategy for a potential lockout includes using technology to clean up the replacement refs’ potential messes, via centralized decision-making from the league’s Manhattan offices.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Paper towels are popular for their convenience in cleaning up messes, absorbency, and versatility.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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This could help explain why hormonal birth control is so often prescribed for dozens of ailments—including painful periods, fibroids, and PCOS—that have few other effective treatments.—
Andréa Becker,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Plus, the sandals have a thick leather strap that provides a pillowy cushion around the top of the foot, which is helpful for anyone with foot ailments.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Disorders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorders. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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