DISRUPTER Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

disrupter

noun

Definition of disrupter

as in nuisance

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Recent Examples of disrupter Donald isn’t the only disrupter in the middle of Los Angeles’ defense either. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026 His role model is, of course, the political disrupter and fabulist-in-chief currently occupying the White House. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Williams, an all-defensive first-team selection last year, is a disrupter. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 As a major disrupter in the space industry, SpaceX’s private valuation had already been soaring ahead of its public debut. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Proton Pump Inhibitors Another potential gut disrupter? — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 10 Mar. 2026 This has been a disrupter for the industry and could have far-reaching impact, not only in Sicily, but the world. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Today, of course, our world is being shaped by AI, arguably an even bigger disrupter than email was in the 1990s or the Dictaphone was in the early 20th century. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026 Yes, a shouting down includes a disrupter using their speech. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025

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In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money in Idaho specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
The tablet takes a good 20 to 30 seconds to boot up from that state, which is a nuisance compared with the instant wake-up from sleep mode.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

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