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as in removing
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 withdrawing
to avoid engaging with or participating in something
They were reticent people, completely detached from social life.
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Recent Examples of detaching
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
An issue with a solid rocket booster motor detaching during launch on the second flight, though, delayed that certification until March 2025.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The recall comes six months after Tesla and the NHTSA recalled roughly 46,000 Cybertrucks that were at risk of a trim panel detaching.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
As of October 23, the company had received 158 reports of the curling iron barrel detaching, including six minor burn injuries.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
The potential supercycle is detaching the chipmaking sector from the rest of the market.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 11 May 2026
There have been reports of the zipper slider detaching while in use in the United Kingdom.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
After turning the machine off, squeeze the trigger to release remaining water pressure before detaching hoses or nozzles.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
At the time of reporting, the company had received at least 68 reports of the wire bristles detaching from the brush.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
There have been at least 38 reports of and reviews mentioning the bristle detaching from the brushes, Weber said, and four reports of people who swallowed the metal bristles and sough medical treatment to remove them from their throat or digestive tract.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
An issue with a solid rocket booster motor detaching during launch on the second flight, though, delayed that certification until March 2025.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The recall comes six months after Tesla and the NHTSA recalled roughly 46,000 Cybertrucks that were at risk of a trim panel detaching.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
As of October 23, the company had received 158 reports of the curling iron barrel detaching, including six minor burn injuries.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Shortly after, Waldorf's placenta had trouble detaching.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
The potential supercycle is detaching the chipmaking sector from the rest of the market.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 11 May 2026
There have been reports of the zipper slider detaching while in use in the United Kingdom.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
After turning the machine off, squeeze the trigger to release remaining water pressure before detaching hoses or nozzles.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
At the time of reporting, the company had received at least 68 reports of the wire bristles detaching from the brush.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detaching
Noun
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From intricate parting patterns and mixed braid sizes to colorful extensions, beads, metallic accents, and sculptural updos, straight-back cornrows can be customized to suit any aesthetic.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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The one-hour season finale concludes with each couple giving their parting thoughts.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Make 4- to 6-inch-long cuttings by sipping off the ends of the shoots and removing a few bottom leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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In today’s workplace, where automation is eliminating routine tasks, layoff fatigue is creating survivor syndrome, and many employees are quietly disengaging.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Now that more and more users are disengaging and often leaving those platforms entirely, the AI bots are moving in, often at the instigation of the social media platforms themselves.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Jelly Roll listed the date of separation as May 9, and cited irreconcilable differences.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The extent of that separation is still the source of considerable speculation on Wall Street.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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After battling through injury during Saturday's third round at the RBC Canadian Open, Brooks Koepka opted not to give it a go in the final round, ultimately withdrawing from the PGA Tour event on Sunday morning.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
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Their proof involved dividing the area into polygons instead of triangles, defining a network of points and lines from those polygons and then determining the best way to color the points of that network.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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After initially dividing last month on whether to continue contracts that include two senior services providers that had engaged in disputes with the county, the OC Board of Supervisors agreed this week to extend the funding.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The fundamental goal of the 1787 Constitution was to establish a republican form of government — and that meant disentangling the traditional powers of the monarch and placing them in different branches of government.—
David French,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Embedded in a patriarchal family within an oppressive society, Mrie faces the challenge of disentangling herself from both.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Detaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detaching. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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