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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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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
The Giants‘ Dexter Lawrence, a homegrown, two-time, second-team All-Pro defensive tackle, has seemed detached and disenfranchised this season.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Trying to please everyone in this industry is impossible and the only way to accept that is to detach from the online world and just live in the real world.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
After maneuvering to the correct trajectory, Orion will detach from the SLS rocket’s upper engine and begin free flying.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
But with a bit of effort, removable covers can be detached from the bathroom ventilation fan and put into the dishwasher for a deep clean.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Trying to please everyone in this industry is impossible and the only way to accept that is to detach from the online world and just live in the real world.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
After maneuvering to the correct trajectory, Orion will detach from the SLS rocket’s upper engine and begin free flying.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
But with a bit of effort, removable covers can be detached from the bathroom ventilation fan and put into the dishwasher for a deep clean.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detach
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Everglades restoration involves removing as many of these dams as possible without risking flood control, while adding more reservoirs for water storage, all to revive a river of grass that flows once more.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Staff immediately removed him from his cell and provided medical aid.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Among other provisions, the ordinance echoes the state law in saying no one under age 15 can operate a Class 3 e-bike in the city and e-bikes must have an electric motor that disengages when the rider brakes or stops pedaling.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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This indicates that sustained remote presence can help prevent students from disengaging entirely from school.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2025
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During that time, she was transferred five times between facilities, separated from family, denied access to counsel, and confined in conditions that were deeply troubling and inappropriate for any person, let alone a United States citizen.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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An industry source tells Deadline’s Rendering column that the message went out to third-party producers to disentangle any Google AI tools from their workflows.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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The filing underscores the administration’s position that immigration enforcement and foreign policy decisions cannot be disentangled from national security concerns and that all of those are solely under the federal government’s purview.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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The high court divided 7-2 in siding with Congressman Michael Bost, an Illinois Republican who challenged his state's law for counting late-arriving ballots.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But these same leaders are divided over what the structure should look like.—
Mathew Miranda
January 13,
Sacbee.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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While Microsoft is moving forward with some facilities, the company withdrew plans for a data center in Caledonia, Wisconsin, amid loud opposition to its efforts there.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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The committee ultimately withdrew its subpoena.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For a splurge, split a stateroom in The Haven by Norwegian, a ship-within-a-ship concept offering luxury accommodations and 24-hour butler service.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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No one was injured, and the suspects fled before deputies arrived.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Other offenses include fleeing from police, escaping from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center, theft, trespassing and giving police a false name.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Detach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detach. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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