as in chaos
a state in which everything is out of order
the studio had that studied disorderliness that appears to be de rigueur for bohemian artists
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorderliness
Noun
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The joy of conference play is chaos, particularly in this new era of the Power 4.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Video taken by passengers shows chaos on board, with trays, food and other objects strewn across the flight’s floor.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Eoghan O’Connell’s role in both Shrewsbury goals was high on most culpability lists, as was a distinct lack of creativity in midfield and a failure to pose any kind of threat down the left side when Ryan Barnett was causing havoc down the opposite flank.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Walker thinks people may now be more receptive to her message, given the devastating wildfires that have wrought havoc on Los Angeles itself the past week.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
Noun
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And who made the mess in question in the first place?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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By Jeffrey Kluger January 17, 2025 1:12 PM EST A lot of hardware destined for space went to pieces this week, but to hear the rocket companies responsible for the messes tell it, little untoward happened at all.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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This creates immense confusion about how we’re supposed to store and ship our online orders.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Here are three important steps that can make a difference: Simplify access to affordable internet programs: Right now, the USF includes several different programs to help people get connected, but they’re scattered across multiple agencies, creating confusion and frustration.—
Randy Ray,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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While touchdown connections with rookie sensation Jayden Daniels have helped lift this moribund franchise out of the depths of football hell, McLaurin finds his high by creating deep personal relationships with teammates.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Omaha packs one hell of an emotional gut-punch, especially thanks to a wise-beyond-her-years performance by Molly Belle Wright.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Aphasia, a condition affecting language and communication abilities, and frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder impacting behavior and cognitive functions, have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy's life.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2021, for example, 1.1 million seniors were diagnosed with an opioid-use disorder.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Later, a more cataclysmic-feeling quake will leave one room in disarray: everyone is rattled except Chloe, who seems to have one foot in a world the others don’t understand.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Live Live updates: ‘Particularly dangerous situation’ winds warning returns Wednesday morning But concern is mounting as the education of thousands of children is once again in disarray.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Disorderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorderliness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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