Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaffiliating
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But Adams announced in 2022 that that the two were divorcing.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026 -
The couple embarked on an extramarital affair before eventually divorcing their respective spouses and marrying in 2006.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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One was a real human blastocysts, which contain about 100 to 200 rapidly dividing cells.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Helene caused catastrophic damage across western North Carolina, washing out roads including stretches of Interstate 40 that collapsed into the Pigeon River Gorge, damaging bridges and isolating entire communities.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, and the United Nations have all concluded that isolating children constitutes cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, and in extreme cases, torture.—
Gladys Carrión,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Simple preventive steps like disconnecting hoses, covering faucets, insulating pipes, and knowing how to shut off water can help homeowners avoid emergencies altogether.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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That includes taking time off, disconnecting after hours and using breaks during the workday to reset and recharge.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Several Chelsea players are out of contract in the summer and focus will be on resolving those deals, with any big player acquisitions likely to take place in the summer.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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In one sense, detaching goal setting from the start of the Gregorian calendar is reasonable—one can, of course, choose to begin afresh at any moment.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2025
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Foliage turns yellow and then red, adhering to the plant for several months, before finally detaching to form a leafy mulch below.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Dec. 2025
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Everybody assumed that splitting the country album category in two was a reaction to Beyoncé winning best country album last year.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 Jan. 2026
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The research, published in Nature Geoscience, showed that polymetallic nodules can act like natural batteries, splitting seawater into oxygen and hydrogen.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Disaffiliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaffiliating. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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