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
As markets transition towards digitalization and decentralization, assets like Bitcoin may increasingly decouple from traditional market behaviors, driven instead by technology adoption cycles and digital infrastructure developments.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This has pushed Europe to continue decoupling from Gazprom.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Also, the BlackBird's design aims to decouple the flight path from the aircraft's orientation, promising a smooth and comfortable ride even in less-than-ideal conditions without needing to bank or tilt.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
When more traction or acceleration is required, the optional 107-hp front motor kicks in; otherwise, it is decoupled to minimize parasitic drag.
—New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This has pushed Europe to continue decoupling from Gazprom.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Also, the BlackBird's design aims to decouple the flight path from the aircraft's orientation, promising a smooth and comfortable ride even in less-than-ideal conditions without needing to bank or tilt.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
When more traction or acceleration is required, the optional 107-hp front motor kicks in; otherwise, it is decoupled to minimize parasitic drag.
—New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decouple
Verb
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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
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On May 10, Valparaiso University will divide its commencement into two events, with the College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences ceremony starting at 9 a.m. and the ceremony for the College of Engineering and College of Nursing and Health Professions starting at 11 a.m.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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If there’s rent or a mortgage, is the cost divided in half or according to square footage?—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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But Francis also contradicted himself and split some very specific hairs regarding LGBTQ+ rights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after their divorce, Hurley announced her engagement to the Australian cricketer Shane Warne, and the couple split in 2013.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The extended time away allows employees to fully disconnect from workplace pressures and engage in restorative activities without the persistent distraction of pending work projects that often accompany shorter breaks.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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While uncoupling from the RSN gave the Rangers control of their media destiny, the split from the parent company formerly known as Diamond Sports Group does not come without a cost.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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This season’s expansion of the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12 and Ohio State’s place in the Big Ten, one of the sport’s two most powerful conferences, have afforded more leeway for losses and uncoupled the stakes of beating Michigan from the larger pursuit of a national title.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Challenges with management, staffing, food costs, and the service market forced us to file bankruptcy to sever contract liabilities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bieber has also publicly severed ties with his fashion brand Drew House.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Decouple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decouple. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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