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Recent Examples of detachable
Remove any detachable pieces and place them in a clear plastic bag labeled accordingly.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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
There’s an emphasize on modular designs with reconfigurable zipper systems and detachable pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 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, 18 Apr. 2026
The original concept resembled a patchwork blanket, but the team ultimately designed separate detachable panels that are much easier to install.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
The versatile, adjustable and detachable strap takes your bag from day to night.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Sierra Space—the division of the Sierra Nevada Corporation that now operates the spacecraft—an unpiloted version of Dream Chaser had been slated to resupply the ISS at least seven times, using a detachable module to deliver up to six tons of cargo.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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
There’s an emphasize on modular designs with reconfigurable zipper systems and detachable pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 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, 18 Apr. 2026
The original concept resembled a patchwork blanket, but the team ultimately designed separate detachable panels that are much easier to install.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
The versatile, adjustable and detachable strap takes your bag from day to night.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Sierra Space—the division of the Sierra Nevada Corporation that now operates the spacecraft—an unpiloted version of Dream Chaser had been slated to resupply the ISS at least seven times, using a detachable module to deliver up to six tons of cargo.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detachable
separable
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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 1 May. 2026.
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