DISAFFILIATING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

disaffiliating

verb

present participle of disaffiliate

as in divorcing

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Without a prenuptial agreement, divorcing spouses can take different approaches to valuation.

— Lisa Zeiderman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Braun and Cohen were married for nearly a decade before divorcing in 2022.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of divorcing

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With three points, three cuts can be made, thus dividing the surface into four.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
In its place arose far-right movements in Western Europe and North America dedicated to dividing the world into racial and cultural blocs, divisions often defended in the language of the struggle against terrorism and Islam.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividing

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Researchers at a lab at the University of Illinois Chicago have been testing the water for the event for safety, including filtering concentrated bacteria, isolating the DNA, then amplifying it to measure how much is in the water.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Test sober meet-ups without isolating attendees and make sure campaign imagery sells the experience, not the drinking.

— Sunita Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of isolating

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The sole survivor disables HAL by disconnecting the power source.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
These quiet, mindful activities are all about disconnecting, recharging, and flexing your creative muscles, often while working with your hands.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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Deodands were a messy, odd, and imperfect way of resolving tragedies without clear perpetrators.

— Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2026
After an intriguing start to the second act, the pacing begins to lag before resolving with an overly tidy and quick ending.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of resolving

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There have been four reports of eyes detaching from the teething toy, but no injuries have been reported, federal officials said.

— Julia Hawkins, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of detaching

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