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
Sara Novak, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Weed also did not improve other mental health conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s sort of the standard line of treatment for these disorders.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
This is Trevor's Place, the new wraparound service center for the Dallas 24 Hour Club, a rehab facility in Dallas for people experiencing substance use disorders.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Muslim community members learn about symptoms of mental health disorders through training, such as Mental Health First Aid.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Chronic, low-level inflammation can raise your risk of long-term health problems like heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Studies of people with brain disorders demonstrate that the self — our personal identity — is composed of many different cognitive processes.
—Masud Husain, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Thyroid disorders affect roughly 1 in 10 women, and about 60% of those affected don’t know it.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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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
Weed also did not improve other mental health conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s sort of the standard line of treatment for these disorders.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
This is Trevor's Place, the new wraparound service center for the Dallas 24 Hour Club, a rehab facility in Dallas for people experiencing substance use disorders.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Muslim community members learn about symptoms of mental health disorders through training, such as Mental Health First Aid.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Chronic, low-level inflammation can raise your risk of long-term health problems like heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Studies of people with brain disorders demonstrate that the self — our personal identity — is composed of many different cognitive processes.
—Masud Husain, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Thyroid disorders affect roughly 1 in 10 women, and about 60% of those affected don’t know it.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 10 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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Repeat expansions have been shown in lots of neurological diseases.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plants growing in crowded conditions with poor air circulation are an ideal breeding ground for fungal diseases to spread.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Crude oil also disrupts animals’ nervous systems, Grosell added, impairing their senses and ability to navigate, process input, and properly orient themselves in their environment.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cornstarch disrupts the scent trails ants use to navigate.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
17 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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Miyahara is the president and CEO of the San Diego Community Housing Corporation, and Morales-Roth is executive director of the Emilio Nares Foundation, a nonprofit that supports children facing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Crawling the walls Orson Welles learned to draw from his mother, who informally homeschooled the budding artist during his childhood, which was marked by grave illnesses including malaria and diphtheria.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
22 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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Think an air purifier to freshen your space, a sleek cordless vacuum for tackling daily messes, and a plush cooling blanket for better sleep.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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This genius device marries a mop and a vacuum to clean wet or dry messes on hard floors, including vinyl.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) played in only two games, while quarterback Lamar Jackson missed four games and played through various nagging ailments in others.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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And as an athlete, I was faced with so many different physical ailments, from muscle soreness, back strains, muscle tears, broken ankles, to my bigger crashes and all of those things.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Disorders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorders. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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