as in to separate
to set or force apart
to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion
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Recent Examples of decouple
The main advantage here is the driver's physical action is decoupled from the wheels, so there's more precise control in the way braking pressure is applied, and the driver gets more consistent feedback.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
And thank goodness for the human ability to decouple hope from joy.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Others are dark modes, which are completely decoupled.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
In the last 40 years, tuition has more than tripled, far outpacing inflation and completely decoupled from student outcomes.
—Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
And thank goodness for the human ability to decouple hope from joy.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Others are dark modes, which are completely decoupled.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
In the last 40 years, tuition has more than tripled, far outpacing inflation and completely decoupled from student outcomes.
—Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decouple
Verb
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Becca Sobol reached base safely in all five at-bats in a well-rounded offensive showing that separated from a 4-4 game after five innings.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Just lay one between each plate to separate them for neat and quiet storage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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For the first time, Division 1 of the CIF-SS playoffs is a 16-team group that was divided into four pools of four teams each.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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In between Biennale exhibits, here is where to eat, drink, and pull up a stool, by sestiere, the six historic districts that divide the city.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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Diaz’s face was split open by the end of the second round, the canvas looked like a crime scene and Perry stormed around the cage afterward, demanding a fight with Paul while fans stood on chairs trying to film the madness below them.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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There’s a whole-house generator, central AC/heat, and mini-splits to keep things feeling comfortable no matter the weather.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Candidates who fail to articulate serious public health strategies increasingly risk appearing disconnected from voters’ daily realities.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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According to a 2008 study published in Plant Physiology, two distinct mitochondrial energy-dissipating systems are co-expressed in the skunk cabbage’s florets: alternative oxidase and uncoupling protein (UCP).—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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After the Space Shuttle Explorer is struck by debris, she's flung into space on the shuttle's arm, forced to uncouple herself or face being pulled even further into the void.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Charles severed all ties to the Peaky Blinders gang, and the hedonistic Shelby lifestyle.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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In his letter, Wingefors said the decision to sever Fellowship Entertainment was prompted by the successful spin-off of two other businesses, Asmodee, a tabletop games publisher and distributor, and gaming entity Coffee Stain, which were both listed independently last year.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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“Decouple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decouple. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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