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 As American work habits become decoupled from traditional mealtimes, people want to eat in a way that’s convenient for that new paradigm, Portalatin said. —

Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026 While no country can fully decouple from US or Chinese models anytime soon, alternatives are emerging. —

Erik Schatzker, Bloomberg, 21 Feb. 2026 The company expects to continue decoupling revenue growth from emissions, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint even as sales expand. —

Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026 The United States had more luck decoupling from China, with American imports of Chinese goods plummeting by nearly 32 percent to $202 billion in 2025. —

Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decouple

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Because there isn’t a prospect separating from the pack, who wins the lottery will, in part, dictate which player goes first, depending on organizational need and philosophical preference.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
As the liquids pass a separating membrane, ions transfer between sides to charge or discharge power.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026