1
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
When gamma rhythms are disrupted, as has been observed in ADHD, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease, signals may arrive out of step and fail to get through cleanly, resulting in poorer attention and memory functioning.
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New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
In this game, the creatures are called Anima and they’ve been scattered all across the world when the balance of the magical ‘Nexus’ is disrupted.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Scientists say these have contaminated the soil, filled our oceans, disrupted food chains and penetrated most people’s organs and bones.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Their economies depend on tourism, agriculture and fishing, all sectors easily disrupted by climate change.
—Lauren Gifford, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
When your body isn't getting enough fluids, normal functions in many body systems, including the digestive system, are disrupted.
—Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Storm disrupted travel at Phoenix airport Operations were halted at Phoenix Sky Harbor, where 104 flights were delayed and three flights were cancelled, according to the airport's website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
Only once since the pandemic has the summer season managed to surpass $4 billion, a benchmark that was common before COVID disrupted the industry.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
Japanese officials see it as a sign of Lee placing great importance on relations between the two neighbors whose ties have repeatedly been disrupted by historical disputes, hampering their trilateral coordination with Washington.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
In this game, the creatures are called Anima and they’ve been scattered all across the world when the balance of the magical ‘Nexus’ is disrupted.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Scientists say these have contaminated the soil, filled our oceans, disrupted food chains and penetrated most people’s organs and bones.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Their economies depend on tourism, agriculture and fishing, all sectors easily disrupted by climate change.
—Lauren Gifford, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
When your body isn't getting enough fluids, normal functions in many body systems, including the digestive system, are disrupted.
—Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Storm disrupted travel at Phoenix airport Operations were halted at Phoenix Sky Harbor, where 104 flights were delayed and three flights were cancelled, according to the airport's website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
Only once since the pandemic has the summer season managed to surpass $4 billion, a benchmark that was common before COVID disrupted the industry.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
Japanese officials see it as a sign of Lee placing great importance on relations between the two neighbors whose ties have repeatedly been disrupted by historical disputes, hampering their trilateral coordination with Washington.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupted
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The United dressing room was said to be toxic and fractured when Mourinho departed, with Solskjaer would be the man to repair it.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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By the eve of the Civil War, pro-slavery Southerners had even fractured the Democratic Party, which had long done their bidding.—
Time,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Daskalakis was disturbed by Kennedy’s comments that chickens that survive H5N1 bird flu are genetically superior and that the stronger children who get measles will survive.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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On another job in an extravagant mansion, he’s disturbed by a loud noise upstairs.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka broke first, but then lost her serve twice in quick succession to concede the set.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The office had been working with elderly, low-income and disabled people to see what most confused them about SSA processes and what would most help them if these were redesigned.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Forgive some Colorado Avalanche fans if they’re confused by the lack of noise as training camp beckons.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, all three have been destroyed in separate accidents, the latest of which occurred on March 17, 2025, when a Heron Mk1 crashed into a helicopter while landing, totaling both aircraft but luckily not causing any casualties.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The video shows a couch completely destroyed, with stuffing pulled out and the frame exposed down to the springs.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Over the past two months, he’s been shuffled through three detention centers despite attempts to pay a bond set by the immigration judge.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
22 Aug. 2025
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On Wednesday Ahn slowly shuffled to a bridge leading to the Korean Peninsula’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), pleading for permission to cross the zone – one of the most heavily militarized borders in the world – and enter North Korea.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
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Citing economic pressures, the museum reduced its staff earlier this year, with a total of eight positions affected either by layoffs or a reduction in pay and benefits.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dementia risk could be dramatically reduced with one common health intervention, a study finds.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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If this is your dog's first taste of bone broth, start with smaller portions and gradually introduce it into their diet to decrease the risk of upsetting their stomach.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Gators face seven teams that are ranked last week and a Florida State team that upset Alabama.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Disrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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