1
as in to break
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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2
as in to disturb
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 disrupt
The idea to digitize the old cards gained steam in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was disrupting typical DNR activities.
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
The findings build on Chen's earlier work, which showed that sweeteners can disrupt hormonal regulation and gut microbiota balance.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Russia is disrupting trajectories of satellites to jam them or spy on them, is involved in undersea infrastructure sabotage, and leads disinformation campaigns in France and Africa, Burkhard said Friday.
—Angela Charlton, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Federal agents increasingly disrupt criminal prosecutions Similar clashes between federal immigration authorities, like Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and local courts have been reported in other states, where deportations or detentions have disrupted criminal prosecutions.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
The findings build on Chen's earlier work, which showed that sweeteners can disrupt hormonal regulation and gut microbiota balance.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Russia is disrupting trajectories of satellites to jam them or spy on them, is involved in undersea infrastructure sabotage, and leads disinformation campaigns in France and Africa, Burkhard said Friday.
—Angela Charlton, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Federal agents increasingly disrupt criminal prosecutions Similar clashes between federal immigration authorities, like Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and local courts have been reported in other states, where deportations or detentions have disrupted criminal prosecutions.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupt
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But an injury put an end to that impressive string of games, as Jovic broke his right hand on Feb. 23 and missed the final 27 games of last regular season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Will Porter has spent the past few years breaking back into tennis by taking lessons and playing matches with friends.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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However, infrared videography can help record what’s going on on the beach without disturbing the turtles or crabs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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The first beaver to be released in this project was trapped at Arlington Wildlife Area along the Gila River after causing land management issues, like clogging pipes and disturbing irrigation infrastructure.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Fast forward to July and Cabrera is likely out for the year after fracturing his ankle and posting numbers below league average.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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However, leaders with corporate psychopathic tendencies may drive distrust and fracture the organization.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Amazon $650 Samsung $650 Best Buy Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Hence, Nicole left the party, despondent at having been rejected and confused at the cold reception.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The lawsuit alleges that Merit Street’s business partner, Trinity Broadcasting of Fort Worth, destroyed its television network and forced the bankruptcy declaration.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim wildfire: National Park Service says only hotel destroyed The Grand Canyon Lodge was the park's only hotel, according the National Park Service, with the next nearest lodgings roughly 18 miles away.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Prosecutors alleged Kelsey illegally shuffled money from his state senate campaigin committee to his federal campaign.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Each of these had a variable number of lithium atoms at each of the corners of these structures, and molecular simulations showed that lithium ions could readily move between these locations, allowing the material to shuffle ions around rapidly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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This, together with a higher standard deduction, reduced the number of taxpayers who itemize deductions.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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The closet is probably the easiest room to ignore when things get disorganized.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Taken together, the first four Mission: Impossibles were compellingly disorganized, a stark contrast with Hollywood’s ever more rigid notion of how to construct a franchise.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2025
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“Disrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupt. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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