1
as in to remove
to take (something) away from or off of something else to which it is joined
Detach the lower portion of the invoice and send it back with your payment.
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2
as in to disengage
to avoid engaging with or participating in something
They were reticent people, completely detached from social life.
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Recent Examples of detach
In the video, the vehicle is seen speeding through the trees before slamming into the roof—its engine detaching mid-impact and striking the flagpole in the front yard.
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Kerry Breen
may 30, CBS News, 30 May 2025
From a specific number of diamonds to magnetic pieces that can detach, here are details of the jewelry.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
Colonial history cannot be detached from such cuisine-making, and Thompson approaches it with directness and clarity.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 June 2025
Three students were hospitalized after an air-conditioning fixture detached and fell during lunchtime at Ellen Feickert Elementary School, officials with the Elk Grove Unified School District said in a letter to families.
—Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
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Kerry Breen
may 30, CBS News, 30 May 2025
From a specific number of diamonds to magnetic pieces that can detach, here are details of the jewelry.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
Colonial history cannot be detached from such cuisine-making, and Thompson approaches it with directness and clarity.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 June 2025
Three students were hospitalized after an air-conditioning fixture detached and fell during lunchtime at Ellen Feickert Elementary School, officials with the Elk Grove Unified School District said in a letter to families.
—Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detach
Verb
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The museum worked with American Airlines mechanics to remove those control surfaces.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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The partnership removes technical barriers from accepting crypto payments by operating within existing Shopify payment flows and handling blockchain complexity behind the scenes.—
Anastasia Chernikova,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Most Black women – 67% – have disengaged from the news entirely just to protect their peace—a striking act of self-preservation in a country that expects Black women to keep pushing without pause.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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This understanding identifies key influence moments and potential friction points where prospects might disengage.—
Maria Youth,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The arrests resemble kidnappings because people are abruptly separated from accompanying family members and attorneys and disappear into elevators.—
Pedro Rios,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Kids are less often separated from siblings or forced to change schools.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Set in Venice, the film follows a black cat named Nero who befriends a street musician and struggles to disentangle himself from the feline mob.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Such actions may well have suppressed both trade and foreign direct investment, although the declines in both are difficult to disentangle from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
ALLISON CARNEGIE,
Foreign Affairs,
14 May 2025
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Record-Low Absorption Rates Absorption rates in Florida's six bearish markets—calculated as monthly sales divided by available inventory and indicating the percentage of inventory purchased monthly—are at local lows, according to Parcl Labs, and well below the three-year average.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Annual passes, divided into four levels by benefits and the number of block-out dates, are selling for $153 and $345.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Hall, on the other hand, finished just six strokes behind the champion, despite nearly withdrawing 48 hours earlier.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to allow the agency to inspect the sites, but Iran is yet to agree, and has threatened to withdraw cooperation with the watchdog.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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Boomers’ children aren’t getting hitched as easily, and those who do are less likely to split up.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2025
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The parents tried to compromise, suggesting the in-laws split their visit between the two families.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Jurors found Read not guilty of murder, manslaughter and fleeing a deadly accident in a trial that stretched on for more than 30 days of testimony and four days of deliberations.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The legislation comes as the country grapples with a severe demographic crisis, exacerbated by the ongoing war with Russia, which has forced millions of Ukrainians to flee abroad.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Detach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detach. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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