1
as in removes
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 disengages
to avoid engaging with or participating in something
They were reticent people, completely detached from social life.
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Recent Examples of detaches
After the vehicle is fully charged, the system automatically detaches the robotic arm.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
There is also a higher risk of retinal detachment, in which the retina detaches from the back of the eye.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
There, Arthur awakens after the facehugger detaches itself from him.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The situation turns worse after the face-hugger abruptly detaches.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
There is also a higher risk of retinal detachment, in which the retina detaches from the back of the eye.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
There, Arthur awakens after the facehugger detaches itself from him.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The situation turns worse after the face-hugger abruptly detaches.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detaches
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The right choice is the one that removes friction.—
Rebecca Lazar,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Disney removes some channels from YouTube TV.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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But a leader who disengages with clarity shows both authority and care.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Just before the slope, I-See engages Eco-Roll, which disengages the driveline and lets the truck roll for the optimum period before re-engaging the driveline.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So what separates the winners from the rest?—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Flying werewolves on suspension cords, an oversized claw puppet that drags you into the darkness and separates you from your group, a disorienting mirror maze, moving floors — these are just a few of the theatrics performed nightly at Netherworld.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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But sometimes, as the genetic code from each parent divides and replicates, changes are made.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Buriganga River divides the frame in two - on one side, a dense web of buildings and urban life; on the other, the shipyards where boats are repaired, rest or prepare to sail again.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Players take on the role of Enzo Favaro, a miner who survives a tunnel collapse and flees the pit after insubordinately attacking a cruel underboss.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Blazy gives Odhiang a deep hug, jogs around the runway, and flees toward the exit, smiling.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fission splits the nuclei of atoms to create power while fusion causes hydrogen nuclei to collide and fuse into helium atoms that release incredible amounts of energy — essentially replicating the power of the sun.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The lineup splits evenly between Indonesian talent and international helmers, with each duo sharing writing and directing duties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Thus far in the settlement process, these attorneys have successfully argued that the settlement resolves antitrust claims regarding how the NCAA and its member conferences and schools conspired to deny college athletes opportunities to earn NIL and other sources of earnings.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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For teenagers, reassurance and patience are often best since most pubertal gynecomastia resolves naturally.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Detaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detaches. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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