1
as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
a disconnected narrative of her time in a mental hospital
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
a disconnected computer terminal
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as in divided
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnected
Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The minimalist color palette and natural wood finishes nod to Washington State’s vast evergreen forests and encourage you to embrace a disconnected itinerary.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Under the order, TSA employees living in Georgia will not have their utility service disconnected for nonpayment during the shutdown and will not be charged late fees on overdue bills.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When students and families feel disconnected from the school community, attendance suffers — and so do the outcomes that depend on students being in school consistently.
—Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The minimalist color palette and natural wood finishes nod to Washington State’s vast evergreen forests and encourage you to embrace a disconnected itinerary.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Verb
Emergency services have disconnected electricity and natural gas in the area for safety.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Under the order, TSA employees living in Georgia will not have their utility service disconnected for nonpayment during the shutdown and will not be charged late fees on overdue bills.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnected
Adjective
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That whole draft process was very confusing and not the most ideal.—
Annie Heilbrunn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Some of the demands by neighbors have been more extensive and at times confusing and contradictory.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Two more runs scored on Olson’s single to right and after an inning and a half the Dodgers trailed 5-0.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Instead, it was followed by a final bite in the form of a single petit four featuring the menu’s only evident inclusion of chocolate.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Iran’s political spectrum has long been divided, with its leaders clashing over state policies and varying approaches to the West.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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All risked treason for backing a cause that deeply divided the colonists and even divided Benjamin Franklin from his son.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The new districts and their boundaries have even confused candidates and their campaign staffers.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Marna, seemingly confused, asked if the message was meant for her.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Retailers also posted their highest volume of monthly job openings since 2023 in March, a separate report of preliminary government data found.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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With separate compartments for morning, noon, evening, and bedtime, the Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer keeps everything—well—organized.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Amankora's lodges sit across five of Bhutan's most iconic valleys, carved into the eastern Himalayas and separated by high mountain passes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Data from Flightradar24 cited by ABC7 shows the planes were separated by about 475 feet vertically as their paths crossed.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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At a time when air travel can often feel routine if not outright frustrating, inaugural flights can be reminiscent of an era where every trip was more of a special event.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Madrid’s two Englishmen were having frustrating evenings.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The treatments were carried out at Ali’s semi-detached home in Leicester, which was described by investigators and witnesses as unsanitary and unsuitable for clinical care, the news outlet reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The property also features a detached, two-story guest house with two independent living spaces.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Disconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnected. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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