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
Gangs control significant supply routes, disrupting access to medicine and equipment.
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The cyberattack affected Stryker’s internal Microsoft software system, disrupting the company’s order processing, manufacturing and shipping.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
That means disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz ripple through diesel, petrochemicals, and fertilizer markets, disrupting everything from shipping costs to food production.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The study authors also acknowledged the potential role of higher rates of uterine fibroids, as well as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as those found in hair relaxers, and exposure to environmental contaminants that other studies have shown is higher in Black populations.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
The Institute for the Study of War said Ukrainian tactics are likely disrupting efforts to advance by Russia’s bigger army.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The war in Iran is disrupting the world's oil supply, pushing up prices at the pump.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In a moment when the market is worried about the technology disrupting a slew of online companies' business models, Young believes Chewy is a safe play.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
In Antarctica, meanwhile, global warming is leading to melting of ice sheets, prompting sea level rise and disrupting ocean ecosystems.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The cyberattack affected Stryker’s internal Microsoft software system, disrupting the company’s order processing, manufacturing and shipping.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
That means disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz ripple through diesel, petrochemicals, and fertilizer markets, disrupting everything from shipping costs to food production.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The study authors also acknowledged the potential role of higher rates of uterine fibroids, as well as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as those found in hair relaxers, and exposure to environmental contaminants that other studies have shown is higher in Black populations.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
The Institute for the Study of War said Ukrainian tactics are likely disrupting efforts to advance by Russia’s bigger army.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The war in Iran is disrupting the world's oil supply, pushing up prices at the pump.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In a moment when the market is worried about the technology disrupting a slew of online companies' business models, Young believes Chewy is a safe play.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
In Antarctica, meanwhile, global warming is leading to melting of ice sheets, prompting sea level rise and disrupting ocean ecosystems.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupting
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These titles include Hijra, from ground-breaking Saudi director Shahad Ameen; TIFF selections Amoeba by Tan Siyou and Maddie by John Early as well as AI documentary Intelligence Rising from Oscar and BAFTA winning filmmaker Elena Andreicheva.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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His most recent stop before Arkansas was in Baltimore, Maryland, as a night and breaking news editor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
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These chips spend most of their energy shuffling data between a memory unit and a processor.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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So what better way to cap all that off than closing out the Oscars — even if the clip played while the audience was shuffling out of the theater and calling their Ubers.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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The only rotation player not in uniform was backup Celtics center Nikola Vucevic, who has been out since fracturing his ring finger on March 6.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The old model of global capitalism is fracturing.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Instead of barging past, the Great Dane carefully adjusts his body, pressing himself to the side of the stairs in an effort to avoid disturbing the cat.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Police said there were reports of reckless driving throughout the parking lot, a fire, underage drinking, and disturbing others at the shopping district.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Will Trump adopt Putin-style tactics by destroying power plants or even desalination plants in what could amount to an attack on the beleaguered Iranian people themselves?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the weeks since, fears of a long-term occupation of southern Lebanon have grown, with Israel moving to establish a buffer zone in the area, leveling homes and destroying bridges over the Litani River, which connects the south to the rest of Lebanon, while taking control of what crossings remain.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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As if that wasn’t confusing enough, not all Christians agree on what day of the calendar that specific Sunday is.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, following the path of Artemis II may be confusing as the astronauts, mission control and others use confusing jargon and phrases.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One bill focuses on reducing construction costs by updating building codes.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Your body works harder to digest sugary drinks, slowing fluid absorption and potentially upsetting an already sensitive stomach.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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But after getting a chance to coach at Drake, McCollum began his quick rise up the college basketball ladder, going 31-4 in his first year at Drake and making it to the Round of 32 after upsetting Missouri in the opening round.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Disrupting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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