decouple
verb
de·cou·ple
(ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl 
decoupled; decoupling; decouples
: to eliminate the interrelationship of : separate
Examples of decouple in a Sentence
to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion
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Some legislatures consider decoupling the least painful way to protect revenue without raising taxes.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Aseismic bearings are specialized bearings made out of layers of rubber pads or other sliding surfaces that can decouple a building from ground motion during an earthquake.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Some of those states, including Maryland and Minnesota, have moved to officially decouple their policies from federal guidance.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026
Bryan also said that the position of executive athletic director and head football coach will be decoupled; Dodge served as executive athletic director in addition to being head football coach.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Aseismic bearings are specialized bearings made out of layers of rubber pads or other sliding surfaces that can decouple a building from ground motion during an earthquake.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Some of those states, including Maryland and Minnesota, have moved to officially decouple their policies from federal guidance.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026
Bryan also said that the position of executive athletic director and head football coach will be decoupled; Dodge served as executive athletic director in addition to being head football coach.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decouple
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“Decouple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decouple. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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