1
as in anarchical
not restrained by or under the control of legal authority
disorderly mobs roamed the streets after the fall of the city
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as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
disorderly piles of clothes on various tables about the room
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Recent Examples of disorderly
William Levy, the actor known for his work on telenovelas and his run on Dancing With the Stars, has been arrested in South Florida on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The students who saw messy rooms were more likely to cheat, according to researchers, who cited asymmetry as a hallmark of disorderly spaces.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 3 May 2025
For added drama, there was a disorderly stampede out of Treasuries and the U.S. dollar , banishing hope and leaving an upside air pocket that was partially filled when buyers seized on the Trump administration’s equivocal feints toward a de-escalation of trade aggressions.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
Economists agree that no nation benefits — at least in the short term — from the Trump administration’s disorderly tariff rollout.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The students who saw messy rooms were more likely to cheat, according to researchers, who cited asymmetry as a hallmark of disorderly spaces.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 3 May 2025
For added drama, there was a disorderly stampede out of Treasuries and the U.S. dollar , banishing hope and leaving an upside air pocket that was partially filled when buyers seized on the Trump administration’s equivocal feints toward a de-escalation of trade aggressions.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
Economists agree that no nation benefits — at least in the short term — from the Trump administration’s disorderly tariff rollout.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorderly
Adjective
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The 2021 withdrawal was unacceptably chaotic and bloody, the takeover by the Taliban shameful, but that war is now over.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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No dogs will be allowed because Matthews didn’t want dogs’ first experience at the facility to be chaotic and filled with stress.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Following his release from prison, Kerik was a vocal critic of the criminal justice system and a staunch ally of Trump.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Ventura previously filed a civil lawsuit against Combs in 2023 that was settled within 24 hours, but the allegations led to a criminal investigation, as well as dozens of lawsuits from other people making similar claims about Combs.—
Janeé Bolden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Felix, a neat freak, moves in with his messy best friend Oscar following his divorce, and their relationship is put to the test — and then some.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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There, Parker stuck to her middle part, messy waves and played with pattern clashing, wearing a button-up, floral midi dress under a turquoise jacket decoarted in white polka dots.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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These two regions are no longer promising New World upstarts or rebellious outposts of Bordeaux.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Paul finds himself in a work crisis that puts the lifestyle of Julie and their rebellious son Russ (Simon Webster) in jeopardy, leading Julie back to the dopey sweetness of Carey.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
19 May 2025
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While the original game was a simple, souped up demolition derby, this adaptation has expanded it into an anarchic trek across America with some Deadpool and Zombieland flourishes from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
19 May 2025
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Still, there’s something unnerving about the panic itself, a brief but powerful delusion that an anarchic clown would turn New York into Gotham City.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Photos showed the group seemingly confused about what was happening during the moment.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The audio proves otherwise as the recordings show Biden was confused, rambling, and couldn’t even remember when his son Beau died.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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Related Articles Throngs of people formed an unruly line outside, possibly leading passerby to believe the legendary warehouse sale had somehow been revived.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), there was one unruly passenger reported for every 568 flights in 2022 — up from one per 835 flights in 2021.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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“Disorderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorderly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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