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
Meanwhile, its medium-range drones have also disrupted Russia’s supply lines to the front, and its long-range strikes have increasingly damaged Russian oil facilities that provide vital revenue for the Kremlin’s war effort.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Record heat has disrupted schools and transportation networks and forced some tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, to close.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
The heat has disrupted travel and daily life across Europe.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The fires also disrupted travel across parts of Miami-Dade County.
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Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before the June 14 White House event, according to court documents.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Travelers whose flights are disrupted should keep an eye out for change fee waivers and rebooking options from their airline.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Should Hormuz remain disrupted through 2027 with Gulf exports recovering only gradually, Brent could rise above $130 in late 2026 and average $105 for the year, the bank estimates.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Record heat has disrupted schools and transportation networks and forced some tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, to close.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
The heat has disrupted travel and daily life across Europe.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The fires also disrupted travel across parts of Miami-Dade County.
—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before the June 14 White House event, according to court documents.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Travelers whose flights are disrupted should keep an eye out for change fee waivers and rebooking options from their airline.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Should Hormuz remain disrupted through 2027 with Gulf exports recovering only gradually, Brent could rise above $130 in late 2026 and average $105 for the year, the bank estimates.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupted
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The first fault that fractured is believed to be on the Boconó system, about 25 miles from the coast, Schmitz said.
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Starting pitcher Clay Holmes was impressive before New York Yankees rookie Spencer Jones fractured Holmes’ leg with a comebacker on May 15.
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As was to be expected of these people, nothing had been disturbed.
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Be sure to use the powder sparingly and in areas where it won't be disturbed or pose dust-inhalation risks, adds Ellis.
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Misiorowski didn’t give up a hit until Seiya Suzuki broke a scoreless tie with a home run to lead off the fifth inning.
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According to the federal indictment, the 32-year-old man broke into the car and took a bag containing a rifle and silencer, as well as a satchel of ammunition.
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It's called cognitive empathy, not to be confused with emotional empathy.
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So The Listeners — not to be confused with 2022’s The Listener starring Tessa Thompson and you in a voice role — is just now reaching the States.
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The second inferno killed 12 people, destroyed 6,500 structures across the Palisades and Malibu and cost billions in damage and insurance claims.
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In Paradise, California, a community destroyed by wildfire adopted the ‘Wildfire Prepared Home Standard’ as its mandatory rebuilding benchmark.
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The resulting 6° to 7° C of global warming shuffled the makeup of plant and dinosaur species on land and caused a mass extinction of corals and other marine species.
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The company has since shuffled several leaders, including naming a new human resources chief and the company’s first chief digital officer.
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Among them, a large waterfront hotel in the city of Macuto, which has been reduced to rubble.
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That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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Graham said Whipple’s criticism of the union’s endorsement process would likely upset the organization’s large membership of teachers.
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As the 32nd and last seed, the Kaulig Racing driver made an improbably flamboyant run to a runner-up finish while upsetting Hamlin and 2012 champion Brad Keselowski.
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“Disrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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