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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2
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
The trade policy uncertainty continues to present significant challenges for business leaders, disrupting long-term planning, investment decisions, and global supply chain strategies.
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Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Artificial intelligence is already disrupting numerous sectors across society.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Robertson had a good sequence throwing a big hit on Gage Goncalves and disrupting his shot attempt seconds later.
—Omar White, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Related article Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Should maintenance be scheduled now (potentially disrupting production) or later (risking equipment failure)?
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Disruption without compromise Social-first brands are disrupting the market, not just through rapid growth, but by rewriting how modern businesses operate.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
After disrupting play the previous three years, including rains that delayed 2024’s opening round round for over two hours, this year’s event at the Augusta National Golf Club is forecast to be sunny with some potential for showers.
—Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
By disrupting its own business model before others did, Netflix ensured its survival.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Artificial intelligence is already disrupting numerous sectors across society.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Robertson had a good sequence throwing a big hit on Gage Goncalves and disrupting his shot attempt seconds later.
—Omar White, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Related article Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Should maintenance be scheduled now (potentially disrupting production) or later (risking equipment failure)?
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Disruption without compromise Social-first brands are disrupting the market, not just through rapid growth, but by rewriting how modern businesses operate.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
After disrupting play the previous three years, including rains that delayed 2024’s opening round round for over two hours, this year’s event at the Augusta National Golf Club is forecast to be sunny with some potential for showers.
—Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
By disrupting its own business model before others did, Netflix ensured its survival.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrupting
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Epic parties to kid-friendly fun Nour Rahal is a trending and breaking news reporter.—
Nour Rahal,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Don’t come over here disturbing my peace if mahogany queens aren’t your preferred type.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 Apr. 2025
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Crimping is the process of severing a crop at the base and laying it over to create a decomposing thatch/mulch layer for the garden without disturbing the soil.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Online records show that Lamb was charged with homicide, kidnap-false imprisonment, evidence-destroying and procure for prostitute.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But if enacted, some of the ideas proposed also risk destroying a nascent private sector and worsening the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Companies and Customers are Leading As global markets prioritize clean technologies, major corporations are staying the course on their goals for reducing carbon pollution and propelling innovation.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.—
Max Silber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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These weeds require control to prevent upsetting the entire turf ecosystem.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hoss — who’s sensual and full of sad, smiling bewilderment without ever disintegrating into ditziness — makes a mature, deeply poignant Ranevskaya.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Marvel at the firework display of disintegrating foes; revel in your might as a pair of badass demon slayers.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Firms are scrambling to add tax professionals, but with a relatively spares talent pool, that means heavier workloads for existing CPAs.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Hurts was scrambling on second-and-20 when he was tackled by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu at the end of his 13-yard run.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Disrupting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrupting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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