disjoining

verb

present participle of disjoin
as in dividing
to set or force apart disjoined the two drinking glasses, which were stuck together, only with the greatest difficulty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjoining
  1. dividing
  2. separating
  3. splitting
  4. disconnecting
Verb
  • The velocity at time t = 1 could therefore be calculated by dividing the distance traveled between t = 1 and t = 1 + dt, written as s(1 + dt) – s(1), by the time interval dt.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Suggest a specific adjustment, such as changing the timing or dividing the responsibility differently.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dividing
Verb
  • There can also be, unfortunately, a splitting up of the household if parents are getting divorced or separating.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The 12 rural counties that voted Tuesday to explore separating from Illinois have a combined population of just over 252,000 people, according to 2025 Census estimates, roughly 2% of Illinois’ population.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of separating
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  • The soift wall secures inside the tent, splitting the floor in half to create a pair of two-sleeper rooms.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Brandon Bell | Getty Images Even so, Joyner told the Wall Street Journal that the company wasn’t splitting up because of regulatory issues.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of splitting
Verb
  • Failing to Shut Off and Drain Outdoor Faucets Simply disconnecting hoses may not be enough for conventional outdoor faucets, as water left in the faucet and supply line can freeze and damage plumbing.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Start with one connection at a time and know that disconnecting an app doesn’t necessarily erase information already collected.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of disconnecting
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“Disjoining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjoining. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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