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
The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
If the shutdown has not been resolved at the end of this week, there is a big risk Thanksgiving travel could be disrupted, said Henry Harteveldt, president of Atmosphere Research Group.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Most say their concerns have eased, noting that tariffs have not disrupted global trade as feared.
—Lance Lambert, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
In Missouri, the Kansas City Council approved an ordinance Thursday to prohibit drivers from making right turns on red lights in school zones during school zone hours, requiring signs at intersections and allowing schools to request waivers if pick-up and drop-off is disrupted by the rule change.
—Pj Green
november 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport continue to be disrupted by FAA capacity reductions resulting from the government shutdown.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
For the second straight day, fog disrupted the morning workouts at Del Mar.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Of 763 water systems on the island, 641 were disrupted.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The state agency responsible for handling SNAP benefits says more updates will come later but confirmed the program will likely be disrupted due to the government shutdown.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
If the shutdown has not been resolved at the end of this week, there is a big risk Thanksgiving travel could be disrupted, said Henry Harteveldt, president of Atmosphere Research Group.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Most say their concerns have eased, noting that tariffs have not disrupted global trade as feared.
—Lance Lambert, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
In Missouri, the Kansas City Council approved an ordinance Thursday to prohibit drivers from making right turns on red lights in school zones during school zone hours, requiring signs at intersections and allowing schools to request waivers if pick-up and drop-off is disrupted by the rule change.
—Pj Green
november 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport continue to be disrupted by FAA capacity reductions resulting from the government shutdown.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
For the second straight day, fog disrupted the morning workouts at Del Mar.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Of 763 water systems on the island, 641 were disrupted.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The state agency responsible for handling SNAP benefits says more updates will come later but confirmed the program will likely be disrupted due to the government shutdown.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupted
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Additionally, there were relationships that had been fractured at her father's insistence, says Aleisha.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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His backup fractured his ankle weeks later.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The whales' communication can be disturbed by underwater noise made by humans, and the interference often deters them from certain crucial areas, like breeding and feeding locations.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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For instance, Bella's first meeting with Edward in their biology class is supposed to be this unnerving moment, where Bella is disturbed by Edward's apparent repulsion toward her.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The attorney general was adamant that if Running Fence broke the law, workers would be arrested and jailed, and contractors would lose their licenses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Letters to the editor of The Kansas City Star complained that the parade’s participants far outnumbered the spectators in 2011, the year the Royal broke from tradition and rescheduled the parade to coincide with the competition.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Farmers’ Almanac will be gone for good after its final 2026 edition, not to be confused with The Old Farmer's Almanac, a separate publication.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Blue Origin also launches New Shepard from Texas The New Glenn spacecraft is not to be confused with Blue Origin's much smaller New Shepard rocket that the company launches from West Texas on brief trips taking paying passengers high above Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prendergast, whose team discovered the devilish bee in the area, said the sighting of the insect shows the importance of understanding bees before their habitats are destroyed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Austrian painter’s record is expected to be shattered again by a monumental, six-foot-tall portrait of a young heiress that was looted by the Nazis and nearly destroyed during World War II.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In September, Spotify added the ability to free users search for and play specific songs, rather than being forced to head directly to shuffled playlists or albums, though users were limited to one song at a time before the app started to shuffle.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Royals shuffled their hitting department after the 2025 season concluded.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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For a family of three, the benefit would be reduced by $275.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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But his announcement of the deal immediately upset some UC surgeons.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The first step for an improbable run to Arlington is to upset the Cougars in Provo, Utah, which is easier said than done.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Disrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupted. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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