DECOUPLE Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

decouple

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl

Definition of decouple next

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 American manufacturers remain deeply dependent on Chinese supply chains despite years of rhetoric about decoupling the two economies. —

Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 Last month, Maine and Oregon passed legislation to decouple from the federal QSBS exemption, meaning that taxpayers will have to pay state income taxes on startup exits. —

Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026 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. —

Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 May 2026 And thank goodness for the human ability to decouple hope from joy. —

Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decouple

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What separates Babylonstoren from the many, many wineries and exceptional hotels in and around the Winelands though is its 12-acre garden, designed by French garden architect Patrice Taravella, that has since been nurtured and nourished by an incredible team of landscapists and horticulturists.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Graphix, June 2 Recommended for ages 9-12 Longtime stepsisters Kenzie and Quinn are closer than close—but with their parents considering divorce, the girls face the awful possibility of being separated.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026