disrupt
verb (used with object)
to cause disorder or turmoil in.
is disrupting
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present progressiveof disrupt (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, a record-breaking heatwave is disrupting industrial activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Instead, the evidence suggests that artificial lighting is disrupting the animals' normal instincts.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
The heatwave is disrupting a busy weekend as US President Donald Trump hosts a celebration marking America's 250th birthday and multiple World Cup matches taking place.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
The war also is disrupting key markets for growers like Sequoia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2026
The supply-chain mess is disrupting the global economy and boosting inflation.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
