as in distracted
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
according to police, the suspect had been derailed in recent months by mounting financial problems
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Recent Examples of derailed
Advertisement Shoulder problems derailed Treinen in 2022 and 2023, and Treinen suffered another setback last March when a Cactus League comebacker drilled him in the right rib cage.
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Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
After two seasons derailed by injuries, 2024 marked O’Neill’s best year since 2021.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
That miscalculation led to major delays that derailed the college-going process of many students, according to Gaby Pacheco, the president of TheDream.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Glacial tells a story of behind-the-scenes infighting and power struggles that blocked or derailed federal legislative progress on climate change, even in times of bipartisanship and when polls showed most Americans favored action.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Phelan has also found himself in the crosshairs of Attorney General Ken Paxton after the speaker shepherded a House vote to impeach the three-term Republican — a momentous effort that was derailed in Patrick's Senate.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Jackson expressed concern over his offense’s sluggish starts after Monday’s win against the Chargers in which the Ravens derailed their first two drives with 15-yard penalties.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The single’s protagonist is ill-equipped to say no to the joint’s alluring features, and his plan to get a good weeknight’s sleep is derailed by the pursuit of a good time.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
However, those plans are quickly derailed when Serena and her family show up to dinner and Rufus (Matthew Settle) and Lily's past relationship is revealed.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
After two seasons derailed by injuries, 2024 marked O’Neill’s best year since 2021.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
That miscalculation led to major delays that derailed the college-going process of many students, according to Gaby Pacheco, the president of TheDream.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Glacial tells a story of behind-the-scenes infighting and power struggles that blocked or derailed federal legislative progress on climate change, even in times of bipartisanship and when polls showed most Americans favored action.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Phelan has also found himself in the crosshairs of Attorney General Ken Paxton after the speaker shepherded a House vote to impeach the three-term Republican — a momentous effort that was derailed in Patrick's Senate.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Jackson expressed concern over his offense’s sluggish starts after Monday’s win against the Chargers in which the Ravens derailed their first two drives with 15-yard penalties.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The single’s protagonist is ill-equipped to say no to the joint’s alluring features, and his plan to get a good weeknight’s sleep is derailed by the pursuit of a good time.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
However, those plans are quickly derailed when Serena and her family show up to dinner and Rufus (Matthew Settle) and Lily's past relationship is revealed.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derailed
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Russia, distracted by its war in Ukraine, failed to provide back-up.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In any case, we will not be distracted, delayed or deterred in our efforts to obtain a new trial for Danny Masterson.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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While many said they were disturbed by the brutal shooting, others reacted with indifference, or in some cases schadenfreude.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The publication disturbed some Jewish students, according to the Post.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Instead, they were treated as mental health patients, and no one bothered to inquire about their reasons.Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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Derik Queen isn’t bothered by freshman jitters Hardly anyone would have faulted the precocious youngster from Baltimore for feeling a little heat in his first true road game of the season in a hostile environment like the one created by the crowd at Mackey Arena.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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But that hasn't worried Republicans, who will have a 53-47 majority in the Senate next year.Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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But speeding up permitting could be met with opposition from groups worried about environmental impacts, public safety, health and other issues raised by some industries.Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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His amplification of Lee's viewpoints angered Social Security advocates.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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That decision angered Real Madrid so much that its players boycotted the awards ceremony.Steve Price, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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You may be unsettled by how similar Statik can sound, at times, to any number of previous slow-burn atmospheric thinkers in electronic music—from the ’90s ambient-techno greats through to earlier Actress tunes to today.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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The political instability has already unsettled financial markets.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Cowboys were upset by the Packers at AT&T Stadium to end their playoff run last season, leaving much up for question with Prescott and McCarthy heading into the 2024 season on their last year of their deals.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Knight’s ice cold booking led to a lukewarm reaction from the fans in attendance, who only responded when Knight was shockingly upset by Nakamura.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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