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Recent Examples of disruptiveness
Lately, the Heat has won games behind its disruptiveness on defense.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Bucs players acknowledged the crowd’s disruptiveness.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Dec. 2025
The offense wasn’t always great, but elite defensive disruptiveness and productivity were constants in each of the 105 games Oklahoma City played in the regular season and playoffs.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Bucs players acknowledged the crowd’s disruptiveness.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Dec. 2025
The offense wasn’t always great, but elite defensive disruptiveness and productivity were constants in each of the 105 games Oklahoma City played in the regular season and playoffs.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disruptiveness
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Flight disruption Dubai Airports confirmed that all flights in and out of the city’s two main airports have been suspended until further notice.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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But as Israel closed checkpoints to the movement of people and goods on Saturday, gas stations saw longer-than-usual lines as residents filled spare canisters in case of supply disruptions.—
CLAUDIA CIOBANU,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Here, the irregularity of the flat stones infuses earthy charm and visual intrigue into the space, while also blending naturally into the landscape.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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No map—not even special ones developed by the Swiss military and downloadable to one's phone—properly conveys the area's topographical irregularity.—
Alice Gregory,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Disruptiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruptiveness. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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