disaffiliating

verb

present participle of disaffiliate
as in divorcing

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  1. divorcing
  2. dividing
  3. isolating
  4. disconnecting
  5. resolving
  6. dissociating
  7. detaching
  8. uncoupling
Verb
  • The two tied the knot in 2022 before divorcing two years later.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • They got engaged in 2018 and married in 2021, ultimately divorcing in 2026.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of divorcing
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  • The main loft, meanwhile, has a dividing wall for privacy and contains a double bed and some more storage.
    — Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • Meghan and Harry retreated from the royal spotlight in 2020, sparking global controversy and dividing opinion in Britain.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of dividing
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  • It’s designed to focus on facial features, isolating every muscle.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • According to his lawsuit, Lines meanwhile lost sleep, and began isolating from his friends and family.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 2 July 2026
Definition of isolating
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  • The experience—in keeping with the ROKI Collection philosophy of intentional luxury and tranquility--is all about disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with nature, but in pampered fashion.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Get in the habit of disconnecting devices when you’re done using them.
    — Karla Radka, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Definition of disconnecting
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  • Owners and employees spend time troubleshooting systems, managing updates, resolving compatibility issues and maintaining multiple vendor relationships.
    — Damini Sood, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • But the president's signature blockade has now delayed the overwhelmingly bipartisan housing bill, which both parties were hoping to use as an example of resolving the affordability crisis.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 2 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
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  • Shortly after, Waldorf's placenta had trouble detaching.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
  • Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of detaching
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  • 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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