disrupter

noun

Definition of disrupternext
as in nuisance

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Recent Examples of disrupter As for now, Caddix is a disrupter in the football cleats market. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 Its reputation as a disrupter of retail and beyond is well earned. — Jeffrey I. Cole, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 Donald isn’t the only disrupter in the middle of Los Angeles’ defense either. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026 His role model is, of course, the political disrupter and fabulist-in-chief currently occupying the White House. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Williams, an all-defensive first-team selection last year, is a disrupter. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Proton Pump Inhibitors Another potential gut disrupter? — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 10 Mar. 2026 This has been a disrupter for the industry and could have far-reaching impact, not only in Sicily, but the world. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Today, of course, our world is being shaped by AI, arguably an even bigger disrupter than email was in the 1990s or the Dictaphone was in the early 20th century. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupter
  1. nuisance
  2. brat
Noun
  • In Shibuya, Halloween festivities were already a nuisance — but now, officials realized there was more to worry about than empty bottles and loud music.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The residents want a court to rule that Los Angeles must abate the nuisance on its properties, Wurman said.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuisance
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  • Before globetrotting for work, she was raised as the altruistic equivalent of an army brat.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sure, there will be stein-hoisting and brat-tossing competitions.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of brat

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“Disrupter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupter. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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