1
as in breaking
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 shuffling
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 disrupting
In a panel conversation on Friday, Georgieva said that AI is already disrupting labor markets worldwide by shifting demand for skills employers seek, and might even boost earnings for some workers by improving productivity.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Kelly, alongside a mob of activists, allegedly stormed Cities Church over the weekend, disrupting a Sunday sermon based on allegations that one of the pastors, David Easterwood, is an ICE official.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Nor does the First Amendment protect your pseudo journalism of disrupting a prayer service.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
So now the challenge is to keep things fresh, while not disrupting both what has worked before, and the wider industry.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Nor does the First Amendment protect your pseudo-journalism of disrupting a prayer service.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The nurses striking in New York City are not disrupting health care.
—Christine Villabona-Kuntz, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, disrupting plans for thousands of travelers during a busy holiday weekend and in a region that experts say is among the most popular for travelers this time of year.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Kelly, alongside a mob of activists, allegedly stormed Cities Church over the weekend, disrupting a Sunday sermon based on allegations that one of the pastors, David Easterwood, is an ICE official.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Nor does the First Amendment protect your pseudo journalism of disrupting a prayer service.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
So now the challenge is to keep things fresh, while not disrupting both what has worked before, and the wider industry.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Nor does the First Amendment protect your pseudo-journalism of disrupting a prayer service.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The nurses striking in New York City are not disrupting health care.
—Christine Villabona-Kuntz, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, disrupting plans for thousands of travelers during a busy holiday weekend and in a region that experts say is among the most popular for travelers this time of year.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupting
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The Democratic Caucus said the fines are being assessed under rules enacted in 2023 specifically to punish Texas House Democrats for breaking quorum in 2021, when members left the state for 38 days to block GOP voting restrictions.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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None of this was breaking news.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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Go on a street food tour Street food tours are great things to do in Sicily and a fabulous alternative to hours of shuffling through museums.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers will be without Fred Warner despite optimism surrounding his return to practice earlier this week after fracturing his ankle in October.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Demand for sports media production know-how has picked up with streaming players entering the mix and existing conglomerates fracturing.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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But then Detective Nathanial Saint shows up carrying disturbing news and an even more unexpected jolt of creativity.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Arrest follows disturbing video The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office arrested Hicks for animal cruelty.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The court also convicted Han of falsifying the martial law proclamation and destroying it and lying under oath.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Where, in the springtime, sudden storms send tornadoes tearing through towns, destroying everything in their wake.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Canales-Pelaez said that local departments may be confusing administrative warrants with criminal ones, or overcomplying to avoid backlash from the state Legislature.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Among the factors hindering higher youth participation, CIRCLE research shows, include confusing registration deadlines and requirements, a lack of youth outreach and a dearth of regular curriculum that teaches young people about elections and voting in school.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The plant will focus on advanced packaging, which involves combining multiple memory chips into a single, high-density unit to improve performance and energy efficiency while reducing overall size.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team achieved a 20 percent reduction in turbine weight per megawatt compared to the industry average, assisting with installation while also reducing costs.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Coppin State’s path to a coveted berth in the NCAA Tournament will entail capturing a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament crown, not upsetting a legitimate contender for the national title.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
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Any action–every action–defying convention, upsetting conformity, breaking stereotypes, serves as resistance.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Disrupting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupting. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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