detached; detaching; detaches
1
: to separate especially from a larger mass and usually without violence or damage
Examples of detach in a Sentence
Detach the upper part of the form and return it with your payment.
During the accident the trailer was detached from the car.
The brush detaches from the vacuum cleaner for easy cleaning.
It can be difficult to detach yourself from the chaos of the situation.
She has been trying to detach herself from an abusive relationship.
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In contrast, institutionalized Western medicine redefined sassafras through laboratory experimentation, largely detached from these contexts of use.
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Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026
The zipper slider on the bear's side pouch can detach, possibly causing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard to children, per the notice.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Remember to detach any ID tags before washing and inspect the hardware for signs of rust or wear.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Players look emotionally exhausted and detached from their current status, with Brighton’s last-gasp goal on Saturday another untimely blow.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026
The zipper slider on the bear's side pouch can detach, possibly causing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard to children, per the notice.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Remember to detach any ID tags before washing and inspect the hardware for signs of rust or wear.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Players look emotionally exhausted and detached from their current status, with Brighton’s last-gasp goal on Saturday another untimely blow.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for detach
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“Detach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detach. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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detach
verb
de·tach
di-ˈtach 
: to separate especially from a larger mass and usually without violence or damage
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