as in to divide
to set or force apart
attempts to dissociate herself from her troubled past
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Recent Examples of dissociate
Delle, as Lisa, spent so much time dissociating while her therapist watched and tried to help.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
In some people, there can be multiple triggers, particularly if there is an underlying propensity to dissociate.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
To stop dissociating through fiction.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Physical activity monitors that can dissociate time and intensity might help future research unravel these associations more clearly.
—Jonathan G. Hakun, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
In some people, there can be multiple triggers, particularly if there is an underlying propensity to dissociate.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
To stop dissociating through fiction.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Physical activity monitors that can dissociate time and intensity might help future research unravel these associations more clearly.
—Jonathan G. Hakun, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissociate
Verb
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Bar Director Martino Franchi has built something ambitious here: a 21-strong cocktail list divided into three sections—Roots (for classics), Alchemy (for reimaginings), and Essence (for non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t an afterthought).—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The winner will earn $3.1 million from a purse of $5 million divided among the top five finishers.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Start setting up your financial system by separating your personal and business finances.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rojas had been separated from his wife for about a year.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The pair confirmed their relationship on Instagram in October 2020, but appeared to have split sometime in 2021.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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In the short term, the Red Sox will split playing time at first base between utility man Romy González and infielder Abraham Toro, who was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the wake of the cancellations, Washington’s Capital Pride Alliance has disassociated itself from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Following the cancelations, Washington’s Capital Pride Alliance disassociated from the Kennedy Center.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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University centers are bracing to lose their funding, which could sever the pipeline of scientists and physicians who specialize in occupational health and environmental toxicology.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Now, President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to sever the link between academia and government by freezing billions of dollars in federal grants to top research institutions.—
Sarah Kreps,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Dissociate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissociate. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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