DISAFFILIATING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

disaffiliating

verb

present participle of disaffiliate

as in divorcing

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State media has reported cases of officials divorcing to conceal the proceeds of crime.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Chad and Katie, who married in 2011, separated in 2023 and tried reconciling before divorcing in 2025, The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press reported.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of divorcing

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The weeks that followed have been packed with political posturing, protests and provocative talk-show fodder, much of it aimed at dividing people much more than to actually support women’s sports.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Both my wife and I have been through the loss of our parents and found the following method has worked very well for dividing up sentimental possessions among the many brothers and sisters on both sides of the family.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of dividing

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The MagneDrive system uses magnetic induction for silent, high-torque rotation, isolating the platter from motor vibrations and eliminating belts.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
There’s people who are still feeling pretty vulnerable and are isolating in their homes.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolating

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Save your receipt and take screenshots of anything unusual before disconnecting the device.

— Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
And so, for instance, there’s surveys showing that Gen Z are the generation most likely to report disconnecting from their digital devices.

— Jinae West, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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The senior Canadian official said resolving the immediate tariff dispute would provide a path toward broader USMCA negotiations.

— Rob Gillies, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
If a project is lagging behind, rather than waiting for someone else to advance it, be proactive about resolving the issue.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of resolving

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Orion and the Artemis III crew will stay docked with Starship for about a day before detaching to begin preparations for their return to Earth.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Clean the Mouthpiece, Straw, and Lid After detaching the straw, use a straw cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner to thoroughly scrub it with a mild detergent.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of detaching

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