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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
Fragmented sleep, irregular sleep timing, and disrupted circadian rhythms can all negatively affect your health.
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Brian Mastroianni, Health, 2 June 2026
Spurs deserve credit for acting swiftly and learning their lessons from last summer when the uncertainty over the future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou disrupted their plans and contributed to them missing out on key targets.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Since then, prices for the metal have hit a four-year high, as the Iran war disrupted supplies from several big plants in the Gulf.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The model then uses that information to generate a compact representation of the tumor’s biological state, helping researchers interpret which molecular pathways may be disrupted and, by extension, which treatments may be most effective.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Palo Alto Networks reported a strong beat-and-raise quarter Tuesday night, putting to rest any lingering doubt that it will be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Cognizant, whose research team presented new data at the COO Summit, found that 93% of jobs are already being disrupted by AI—six years ahead of their own 2023 projections.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Investigators are reviewing security video and interviewing witnesses as rail service remains disrupted and residents of the quiet town of Buggenhout gather to mourn the young victims.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Trains to and from the busy Waterloo station were disrupted by a report of smoke on the tracks.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Brian Mastroianni, Health, 2 June 2026
Spurs deserve credit for acting swiftly and learning their lessons from last summer when the uncertainty over the future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou disrupted their plans and contributed to them missing out on key targets.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Since then, prices for the metal have hit a four-year high, as the Iran war disrupted supplies from several big plants in the Gulf.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The model then uses that information to generate a compact representation of the tumor’s biological state, helping researchers interpret which molecular pathways may be disrupted and, by extension, which treatments may be most effective.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Palo Alto Networks reported a strong beat-and-raise quarter Tuesday night, putting to rest any lingering doubt that it will be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Cognizant, whose research team presented new data at the COO Summit, found that 93% of jobs are already being disrupted by AI—six years ahead of their own 2023 projections.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Investigators are reviewing security video and interviewing witnesses as rail service remains disrupted and residents of the quiet town of Buggenhout gather to mourn the young victims.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Trains to and from the busy Waterloo station were disrupted by a report of smoke on the tracks.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupted
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The fashion ecosystem is fractured.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Jalen McMillan, a third-round draftee in 2024, fractured his neck making a catch in the first preseason game against Pittsburgh last year.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Shaina was fascinated by Greek mythology but disturbed by the concept of other Gods.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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When asbestos is disturbed, tiny particles are released into the air.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Henry broke on top in the first inning when Oquendo walked and scored on Brooke’s single.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Santiago Garza broke a 2-2 tie with a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth at Cal State Fullerton.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Using a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, for example, the spectral biosignatures of carbon dioxide and methane may overlap, leading to the gasses being confused with each other and signs of life being dismissed or lost.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 June 2026
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Brown women artists are often confused with anthropologists.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed more than 350 Ukrainian drones over territories both close to the border but also as further afield as Moscow, St Petersburg, and Novgorod in the country’s west, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Twelve people were killed, including two young boys, in the southeastern city of Dnipro, where a four-story apartment building was partially destroyed, local officials said.—
Valentyn Ogirenko,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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While many of the brand’s lifestyle models are frequently shuffled in and out of production, the 9060 has held on as a staple of the brand’s lineup nearly four years after its retail debut.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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He then was shuffled between immigration centers in California, Arizona and Louisiana — before landing in Equatorial Guinea almost six months ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Similarly, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union created regulations that sharply reduced its dependence on natural gas in favor of renewable sources.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Barkov has three goals and eight assists in the tournament including one of each Saturday as the Finns upset Canada 4-2 to reach the title game.—
Greg Cote
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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After the last couple shows, I’ve been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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“Disrupted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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