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
After a season disrupted by injuries and fewer starts, the writing was on the wall.
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Julia Ranney, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Heavy industries like mining and sea work haven't been disrupted much yet, but change is coming there too.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The Russian Defense Ministry said that its air defense had intercepted around 160 drones over 11 regions during a 10-hour barrage that disrupted commercial aviation.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Extending this line of thinking to additional corners of the portfolio, some of our financials are getting swept up in the selling but appear poised to come out on the other side in a strong position, without their business models being completely disrupted.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The Lagoon snaps For decades, mounting pollution has disrupted the Lagoon’s natural balance, leaving a vital habitat for manatees susceptible to ruin.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
The controversial Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act in 1930 raised tariffs on a wide range of imports by an average of 20%, which prompted retaliatory tariffs from many other countries and significantly disrupted global trade.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
The Penguins’ sticks disrupted several plays, and Tristan Jarry stonewalled whatever attack the Hawks had left.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Julia Ranney, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Heavy industries like mining and sea work haven't been disrupted much yet, but change is coming there too.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The Russian Defense Ministry said that its air defense had intercepted around 160 drones over 11 regions during a 10-hour barrage that disrupted commercial aviation.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Extending this line of thinking to additional corners of the portfolio, some of our financials are getting swept up in the selling but appear poised to come out on the other side in a strong position, without their business models being completely disrupted.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The Lagoon snaps For decades, mounting pollution has disrupted the Lagoon’s natural balance, leaving a vital habitat for manatees susceptible to ruin.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
The controversial Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act in 1930 raised tariffs on a wide range of imports by an average of 20%, which prompted retaliatory tariffs from many other countries and significantly disrupted global trade.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
The Penguins’ sticks disrupted several plays, and Tristan Jarry stonewalled whatever attack the Hawks had left.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupted
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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The war has destroyed vast areas of Gaza, displaced most of the population and left nearly everyone dependent on international aid.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Homes and the nearby shops on North Fair Oaks had been destroyed.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Analysts at Mizuho shuffled up its top picks in a note Monday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2025
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Stop Scripting Development Employees need to grow into opportunities, not be shuffled into roles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Jasmine Paolini upset American Coco Gauff to become the first Italian to win the Italian Open in 40 years.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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At 34 years old, Stockman's youthful assurance and irreverence for sacred cows of all kinds soon upset many of his former colleagues on the Hill.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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The premier Copley Cup — which for decades drew the nation’s elite men’s varsity eights for an early-season east/west showdown – has disintegrated into an alumni race.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The second phase was meant to pave the way to an end to the war, although the truce disintegrated when Israeli forces resumed airstrikes on Gaza.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Disrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupted. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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