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
  • Braun and Cohen were married for nearly a decade before divorcing in 2022.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Right now there’s a lot of talk about divorcing your parents going around.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of divorcing
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  • The freeway had been closed between Hazel Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard as investigators processed the shooting scene on the freeway dividing Rancho Cordova and Gold River.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The trial has generated intense interest for more than a month, deeply dividing the public and drawing attention to issues around maternal mental health after childbirth.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividing
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  • Life as a professional tennis player is far too isolating for that.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • By isolating electrical and fluid lines from pulling forces, the design preserves conductor integrity and dramatically extends cable service life.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of isolating
Verb
  • The sole survivor disables HAL by disconnecting the power source.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The pilot was distracted by the autopilot disconnecting and lost control of the plane, the agency said in its report.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of disconnecting
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  • Politicians, naturally, have stepped in without resolving anything yet.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • After resolving a bruising carriage standoff with Disney in 2023, the company has been able to strike unique agreements with programmers using that agreement as a template.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Sep. 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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