1
as in breaks
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 disturbs
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 disrupts
As war looms as a distant but constant threat, the arrival of deserted soldier Pietro (Giuseppe De Domenico) disrupts the dynamics of the local teacher’s (Tommaso Ragno) family forever.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Plus, certain top-tier or niche publications could see their brand value rise as AI disrupts the media landscape.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Island ecosystems are inherently fragile, and the introduction of an apex predator like the cat disrupts the delicate balance.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The desire for expansion can create a restlessness that disrupts relationships.
—USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
But instead of sticking to the script, Wednesday disrupts the production to call out the historical injustices suffered by Indigenous peoples in the United States.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
The anesthetic ketamine disrupts pain pathways that contribute to a condition called central sensitization.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Replacing skilled employees is expensive, often costing up to twice their annual salary, and disrupts institutional knowledge and morale.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The fungus subtly disrupts the fly’s normal physiology, redirecting its energy toward fungal growth while weakening its natural responses.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Plus, certain top-tier or niche publications could see their brand value rise as AI disrupts the media landscape.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Island ecosystems are inherently fragile, and the introduction of an apex predator like the cat disrupts the delicate balance.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The desire for expansion can create a restlessness that disrupts relationships.
—USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
But instead of sticking to the script, Wednesday disrupts the production to call out the historical injustices suffered by Indigenous peoples in the United States.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
The anesthetic ketamine disrupts pain pathways that contribute to a condition called central sensitization.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Replacing skilled employees is expensive, often costing up to twice their annual salary, and disrupts institutional knowledge and morale.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The fungus subtly disrupts the fly’s normal physiology, redirecting its energy toward fungal growth while weakening its natural responses.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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