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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 strikes temporarily disrupted the spacecraft’s electrical systems, but quick action by mission control kept the mission on track.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
But oil bound for Asia from this new exit point still has to pass through Bab el-Mandeb to avoid the long way around, meaning it could be disrupted.
—Flavio MacAu, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
SpaceX’s satellite internet service has already disrupted the in-flight Wi-Fi market by delivering top speeds compared with rivals.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Local ties Estrada has seen how the Merc’s closure, even after a few months, has reduced the community’s access to healthy foods, disrupted people’s daily routines and increased how far people have to travel for food in their community.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Escalating geopolitical conflicts have disrupted oil flows and contributed to a surge in gas prices in the past.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The attacks have triggered warnings of Iranian retaliation which has already disrupted higher education in Lebanon, Qatar and other Gulf states.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The waterway, a critical shipping route that runs along Iran’s southern border, has been severely disrupted since the start of the war, with traffic effectively coming to a halt and several ships being hit by projectiles in or near the waterway.
—Chloe Taylor,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Energy prices are volatile as the Iran conflict has disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
But oil bound for Asia from this new exit point still has to pass through Bab el-Mandeb to avoid the long way around, meaning it could be disrupted.
—Flavio MacAu, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
SpaceX’s satellite internet service has already disrupted the in-flight Wi-Fi market by delivering top speeds compared with rivals.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Local ties Estrada has seen how the Merc’s closure, even after a few months, has reduced the community’s access to healthy foods, disrupted people’s daily routines and increased how far people have to travel for food in their community.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Escalating geopolitical conflicts have disrupted oil flows and contributed to a surge in gas prices in the past.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The attacks have triggered warnings of Iranian retaliation which has already disrupted higher education in Lebanon, Qatar and other Gulf states.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The waterway, a critical shipping route that runs along Iran’s southern border, has been severely disrupted since the start of the war, with traffic effectively coming to a halt and several ships being hit by projectiles in or near the waterway.
—Chloe Taylor,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Energy prices are volatile as the Iran conflict has disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupted
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The media landscape has fractured — back then newspapers set the political agenda, fewer than half of voters were online and streaming was something mostly done by water.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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On March 7, Foster fractured his foot in a game against rival North Carolina.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dogs should not be disturbed while resting, as undisturbed sleep is important for their wellbeing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the show's latest season, multiple cast members wonder if the pair are getting back together, with Wilson being notably disturbed when approached by costar Jesse Solomon about possibly kissing Miller if given the chance.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Outfielder Alan Roden, acquired by the Twins at last July’s MLB trade deadline, sealed the victory with a two-run double that broke a 7-7 tie in the eighth innings.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Three people were killed when a tour helicopter broke apart near Honolulu in April 2019, and that December seven people died - including three children - when one crashed in turbulent weather near the famed Na Pali Coast.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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And now New Idea is reporting that Baker’s ex, Rebecca Rigg, who is very close to Kidman, is a bit confused by the situation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition, DraftKings argues that consumers aren’t confused by DraftKings’ use of March Madness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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First Baptist Dallas will break ground on its new sanctuary on Sunday, June 7, after a massive fire destroyed the church's 134-year-old sanctuary in the summer of 2024, the church announced on Sunday.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The diplomat also said that the IDF’s targeting of bridges along Lebanon’s Litani River has destroyed vital infrastructure connecting the south to the rest of the country.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Royals shuffled their outfield this offseason.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The living room has been moved to the second floor in the plans and other rooms were shuffled around, though the project’s size and general design remain roughly the same.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The character, played by Esteban Andres Cruz, has been reduced to a simpering stereotype who makes a pass at a cop and mimics a blow job.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seen from this perspective, ecology cannot be reduced to questions of proximity alone.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The second came when UConn stunned Duke on that last-second 3-point shot to upset the Blue Devils in the Elite Eight.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the regulation shift is sure to upset certain people.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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