1
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
The dangerous temperatures have already disrupted several events scheduled for Friday.
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Erin McGarry,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The overlap of two warming patterns — one regional and one climate-scale — could compound stress on marine food webs that have already been repeatedly disrupted over the past decade.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The announcement comes as the automotive industry continues to prioritize supply-chain stability following years of semiconductor shortages that disrupted vehicle production worldwide.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Have fraud losses fallen, have victims been protected, and have criminal networks been disrupted?
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Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Russia said the strikes were carried out in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, which Moscow says have caused fuel shortages and disrupted parts of its energy network.
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Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Meanwhile, its medium-range drones have also disrupted Russia’s supply lines to the front, and its long-range strikes have increasingly damaged Russian oil facilities that provide vital revenue for the Kremlin’s war effort.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Record heat has disrupted schools and transportation networks and forced some tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, to close.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
The heat has disrupted travel and daily life across Europe.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Erin McGarry,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The overlap of two warming patterns — one regional and one climate-scale — could compound stress on marine food webs that have already been repeatedly disrupted over the past decade.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The announcement comes as the automotive industry continues to prioritize supply-chain stability following years of semiconductor shortages that disrupted vehicle production worldwide.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Have fraud losses fallen, have victims been protected, and have criminal networks been disrupted?
—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Russia said the strikes were carried out in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, which Moscow says have caused fuel shortages and disrupted parts of its energy network.
—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Meanwhile, its medium-range drones have also disrupted Russia’s supply lines to the front, and its long-range strikes have increasingly damaged Russian oil facilities that provide vital revenue for the Kremlin’s war effort.
—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Record heat has disrupted schools and transportation networks and forced some tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, to close.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
The heat has disrupted travel and daily life across Europe.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupted
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However, proximity matters little if an enterprise is fractured internally by the adversarial divide between Business and IT.
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What began with a total hip replacement turned into an even longer recovery after Gifford fractured her hip and required another surgery.
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As was to be expected of these people, nothing had been disturbed.
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Be sure to use the powder sparingly and in areas where it won't be disturbed or pose dust-inhalation risks, adds Ellis.
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Their character's absence was alluded to in Fuller House's first episode, when the characters broke the fourth wall by knowingly looking in to the camera.
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Four years ago, Morocco broke the continental ceiling by reaching the semifinals of the Qatar World Cup, the first African nation to get that far.
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Narcissism should never be confused with the healthy form of philautia, a unique Greek philosophy of self-love.
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One workshop is a Mindful Archery class, not to be confused with her other course Meditative Archery, which involves Jungian journaling; and there’s a one-on-one archery session with spiritual guidance.
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These structures were regionally and culturally inspired, and largely destroyed during rapid and callous colonization.
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The Aspen Acres fire has likely destroyed more than 200 homes, but the fire conditions have stopped damage assessment teams from accessing some areas to get a clearer picture, Pueblo County officials said.
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Sarah was sent to a mental hospital, and the boys were shuffled among family members, ending up with their penniless grandmother in Kentucky.
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As soon as the game wrapped up, those guests shuffled out, and hours later were replaced by a rowdier group ordering shots at the bar, dancing to 2000s hits in front of the DJ booth and smoking vape pens on the outdoor patio.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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France will play Paraguay in the round of 16 on Saturday, facing the team that eliminated Germany in a shocking upset during a penalty shootout on Monday.
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Unfortunately for Freddy’s team, Germany was upset by Paraguay in a penalty shootout in the round of 32, ending their World Cup title hopes in the first knockout stage.
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