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Recent Examples of detachable
The attack was limited by the fact that the revolver only held 5 bullets and had to be reloaded one bullet at a time, as opposed to assault rifles that often have large detachable magazines that can be clipped in and out rapidly.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Other accessories for Fox’s look included the kitsch million stars phone handbag with a detachable receiver that the actress used for playful photo ops.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
For the first time, a bill to ban semi-automatic rifles with features like pistol grips and detachable magazines has passed a major floor vote in the state Legislature.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The bucket-style design can brighten up railings, fences, and windows with detachable hooks that hang easily over ledges.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The structure is also designed with mesh windows and detachable PC screens that help maximize airflow and bring in plenty of sunlight while keeping creepy flying (or crawling) critters out.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
An additional six unfired cartridges were attached with Velcro to the shotgun in a detachable ammunition carrier, and the defendant possessed another ten unfired cartridges in a small leather bag.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The Mountain Summit Gear Cooler Chair with two cup holders, a tray to hold a meal, and even a small detachable cooler on the side.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Made of supple Italian leather, this unlined tote boasts a soft suede interior and comes with a large detachable zipper pouch that doubles as a wallet.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Other accessories for Fox’s look included the kitsch million stars phone handbag with a detachable receiver that the actress used for playful photo ops.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
For the first time, a bill to ban semi-automatic rifles with features like pistol grips and detachable magazines has passed a major floor vote in the state Legislature.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The bucket-style design can brighten up railings, fences, and windows with detachable hooks that hang easily over ledges.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The structure is also designed with mesh windows and detachable PC screens that help maximize airflow and bring in plenty of sunlight while keeping creepy flying (or crawling) critters out.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
An additional six unfired cartridges were attached with Velcro to the shotgun in a detachable ammunition carrier, and the defendant possessed another ten unfired cartridges in a small leather bag.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The Mountain Summit Gear Cooler Chair with two cup holders, a tray to hold a meal, and even a small detachable cooler on the side.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Made of supple Italian leather, this unlined tote boasts a soft suede interior and comes with a large detachable zipper pouch that doubles as a wallet.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detachable
separable
Adjective
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If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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This is because numbers are abstract, discrete and completely separable from perceptual features like size or color.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Detachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachable. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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