disaffiliating

verb

present participle of disaffiliate
as in divorcing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaffiliating
  1. divorcing
  2. dividing
  3. isolating
  4. disconnecting
  5. resolving
  6. dissociating
  7. detaching
  8. uncoupling
Verb
  • The former couple tied the knot in 2004 before divorcing in 2009.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Biegel was previously married to music legend Billy Joel (the two met in 2002 and married in 2004, ultimately divorcing in 2009) and has been married to TV producer Ryan Biegel since 2018.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of divorcing
Verb
  • The risk appears when new stores begin dividing existing demand rather than creating it.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Across the globe, populist leaders and fundamentalist factions attempt to consolidate power by dividing populations and silencing dissent.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of dividing
Verb
  • This proactive technology can suppress disruptive background noise while also isolating and enhancing the quality of the user’s voice.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Benefield alleged her stepmother began isolating her from her father, blaming her for household conflicts, reading her private journal, publicly embarrassing her and seeking to push her out of the family dynamic.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of isolating
Verb
  • Try disconnecting your router on a weekend afternoon and play board games with your family.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
  • Finally, truly respecting time off, with no guilt for employees disconnecting, demonstrates a supportive culture.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of disconnecting
Verb
  • But Morrison wouldn’t have landed on Moondance or Mystic without first resolving a contract problem.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • A number of therapies centered on resolving moral injury have emerged in recent years.
    — Amy S. Badura-Brack, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of resolving
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  • There was crying, complaining, dissociating and even laughing on those couches.
    — Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of dissociating
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Before installation begins, contractors should evaluate the subfloor and, when necessary, install an uncoupling membrane to absorb movement and help prevent cracking.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Definition of uncoupling
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