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Recent Examples of detachable
The first was the old Surface Book, with its fully detachable screen and bendy-straw hinge that didn’t close all the way; the second was the Surface Laptop Studio, with its chunky design and sliding screen.
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Each camera connects to a detachable solar panel for continuous, maintenance-free charging.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Robotic warfare, digital twin systems The broader initiative also includes development of a modular robotic platform equipped with four-legged mobility, detachable wheels, and mission-configurable payload systems.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Its headline features include high-resolution projection, powerful brightness, detachable audio modules, and dual wireless microphones.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
For dressier occasions, the strap is fully detachable, instantly transforming it into a sleek handheld clutch.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
But House Republicans stopped the DFL push for a ban on semi-automatic rifles with pistol grips and detachable magazines and limits on magazine capacities.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Speaking to The Guardian in 2011, the Braveheart actor said that starring in the movies didn’t have a big impact on his personal life, as not many fans recognize him without his detachable eye.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Each camera connects to a detachable solar panel for continuous, maintenance-free charging.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Robotic warfare, digital twin systems The broader initiative also includes development of a modular robotic platform equipped with four-legged mobility, detachable wheels, and mission-configurable payload systems.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Its headline features include high-resolution projection, powerful brightness, detachable audio modules, and dual wireless microphones.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
For dressier occasions, the strap is fully detachable, instantly transforming it into a sleek handheld clutch.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
But House Republicans stopped the DFL push for a ban on semi-automatic rifles with pistol grips and detachable magazines and limits on magazine capacities.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Speaking to The Guardian in 2011, the Braveheart actor said that starring in the movies didn’t have a big impact on his personal life, as not many fans recognize him without his detachable eye.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 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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In the age of AI, compute and power are no longer separable.—
Anna Demeo,
Forbes.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Detachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachable. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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