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as in fractured
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
an earthquake that had disrupted the elevated highway in several places
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as in disturbed
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the arrival of a baby in the household would totally disrupt their established routine
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Recent Examples of disrupted
The rise of streaming and shifting business models have disrupted the rhythms on which many of us built stable careers, and production has become increasingly global and complex.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
On one hand, companies like Upwork and Fiverr have suffered as generative AI has disrupted simple contract jobs like copyediting and translation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
In May 2024, the real-world impact of a geomagnetic storm was felt when satellite orbits were disrupted, high-voltage power lines were tripped, and some planes were forced to change course.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Just as technology and shifting expectations have disrupted other sectors of work, recruitment is beginning to evolve into something more flexible, more empowering, and more aligned with the value its professionals actually create.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
This is due to disrupted circadian rhythm and hormone levels.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Fulham has risen to 11th after winning two of its last three games, though a 3-1 loss at Aston Villa last time out has disrupted that momentum.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Normally, large quantities of grapes, pomegranates, and apples are sent from Afghanistan to Pakistan, but payment systems had been disrupted, as well as communication.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
As Congress inches closer to a possible government shutdown, many federal services North Carolinians depend on might be disrupted.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
On one hand, companies like Upwork and Fiverr have suffered as generative AI has disrupted simple contract jobs like copyediting and translation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
In May 2024, the real-world impact of a geomagnetic storm was felt when satellite orbits were disrupted, high-voltage power lines were tripped, and some planes were forced to change course.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Just as technology and shifting expectations have disrupted other sectors of work, recruitment is beginning to evolve into something more flexible, more empowering, and more aligned with the value its professionals actually create.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
This is due to disrupted circadian rhythm and hormone levels.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Fulham has risen to 11th after winning two of its last three games, though a 3-1 loss at Aston Villa last time out has disrupted that momentum.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Normally, large quantities of grapes, pomegranates, and apples are sent from Afghanistan to Pakistan, but payment systems had been disrupted, as well as communication.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
As Congress inches closer to a possible government shutdown, many federal services North Carolinians depend on might be disrupted.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupted
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Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after the game that Warner had fractured and dislocated his right ankle and will need surgery, likely ending his season.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Swift may well be more important today than Adele was a decade ago—but the comparison is apples to oranges because the cultural mainstream has fractured so dramatically since then.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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But their peace is disturbed when a trio of white vampires descend upon the place, leading to a night of bloody violence.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ed idolized Augusta and was disturbed that Henry, who often criticized and argued against her strict teachings, had much less admiration for her.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Consider the open-air Lincoln Road, the pedestrian plaza in Miami Beach that recently broke ground on a multimillion restoration plan.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The city approved a record 2,285 ADUs in 2024, up from 1,909 in 2023 — the first year the city ever broke 1,000.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Though some might be confused by insurance companies sending letters urging consumers to get screened, some advocates say any awareness about colon cancer screening is welcome.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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The second-year coach appeared to be confused after the foul call before exiting the court and heading into the locker room tunnel.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Though most of his property was destroyed in the fire, a carnival operator named Bunny Gibbons bought Gein's car and charged 25 cents for people to view it until authorities shut down the operation.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Gaza Strip itself has been nearly leveled, with the United Nations estimating 78% of structures having been damaged or destroyed, leaving a monumental task of rebuilding for whoever will govern the enclave next.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Amid the hangover of the 0-4 start, students shuffled out their dorms, lured by free food and faint promise of school spirit at the Rose Bowl.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Restyle Soft Goods Soft goods like accent pillows, throw blankets, and even curtains can be easily shuffled around to refresh your space, Reinhard says.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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In return, the US has reduced tariffs on Japanese goods, including cars, to a baseline of 15%.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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All spending was re-evaluated, vendor contracts renegotiated, staffing reduced and space consolidated to save maintenance costs.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Other teams have watched the league get bigger and adjusted accordingly, with the Denver Nuggets winning the 2023 championship with two big forwards next to Nikola Jokić at center, only to be upset this past spring against an even larger Minnesota Timberwolves front line.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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At least two ranked teams have been upset every week so far this season, creating a pretty open field for the 12-team College Football Playoff.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupted. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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