as in separating
to set or force apart
to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion
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Recent Examples of decoupling
Canada is diversifying its partnerships but not decoupling.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Congress should enable American consumers by expanding HSA eligibility to all Americans, decoupling HSAs from high-deductible insurance plans, and expanding HSA-eligible expenses to prioritize wellness and longevity through prevention, fitness, health program memberships and screenings.
—Deborah Autor, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
The structural forces at play—China’s supply chain dominance strategy, America’s decoupling push, the rare earths standoff—aren’t the kind of thing that gets resolved in bilateral meetings.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Over the weekend, statements from both sides have started to demystify the outcomes of a meeting that was largely about resetting the tone between the world’s top economies after a fractious year that drove both to the edge of decoupling.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
There, Tokyo champions decoupling and sovereign infrastructure.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
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
Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Congress should enable American consumers by expanding HSA eligibility to all Americans, decoupling HSAs from high-deductible insurance plans, and expanding HSA-eligible expenses to prioritize wellness and longevity through prevention, fitness, health program memberships and screenings.
—Deborah Autor, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
The structural forces at play—China’s supply chain dominance strategy, America’s decoupling push, the rare earths standoff—aren’t the kind of thing that gets resolved in bilateral meetings.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Over the weekend, statements from both sides have started to demystify the outcomes of a meeting that was largely about resetting the tone between the world’s top economies after a fractious year that drove both to the edge of decoupling.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
There, Tokyo champions decoupling and sovereign infrastructure.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoupling
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The challenge for investors is separating technical pressure from fundamental weakness.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, filed for divorce from his podcaster wife, 46, on May 18 after separating May 9, according to a divorce filing obtained and reviewed by the USA TODAY Network on June 15.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17 that sets up negotiations over the most contentious issues dividing the two sides.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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But any time a cell is not actively dividing, its chromatin is unwound into what looks like a tangled mess.—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
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And Whitehall, who began the day in a Tom Ford suit, had to change into a backup suit by Dunhill after splitting his pants.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The seven core collaborators – Kogonada, producer Chung An, producer Christopher Radcliff, producer-cinematographer Benjamin Loeb, and actor-producers Richardson, Mao and Jin Ha – collectively owned the project, splitting responsibilities and working without outside financing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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State governments Many states prevent utilities from disconnecting residential customers’ electricity, even if the bills aren’t paid.—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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The disconnecting decision must be made by Centennial City Council and was approved at a recent meeting.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Decoupling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoupling. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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