as in to disconnect
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Recent Examples of disarticulate
Only two sets of human remains were uncovered at the burial site (though Linares also wrote that other disarticulated human bones were found throughout the refuse).
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Jackson Landers, Smithsonian, 30 May 2017
Dependency theorists have often used the words distorted or disarticulated or deformed to describe dependent economies.
—Bruce Sterling, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2012
Jackson Landers, Smithsonian, 30 May 2017
Dependency theorists have often used the words distorted or disarticulated or deformed to describe dependent economies.
—Bruce Sterling, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarticulate
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Footage of the shooting has divided viewers, with finger-pointing over who was the aggressor and who was the victim.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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From then until now, the image of a plate divided into sections has more clearly depicted what serving sizes should look like in an actual meal.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The strategic goal is to disaggregate the conglomerate that may have served Intel well in the past but no longer meets the country’s need for an American foundry nor delivers the most value for shareholders.—
Charlene Barshefsky,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Another essential practice is disaggregating data to understand who is being well served and who is being left behind.—
Caroline Whistler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the state is weak and the people disunited, as under Boris Yeltsin, the West exploits and weakens Russia and its people.—
Michael S. Neiberg,
Washington Post,
12 June 2023
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The moment, halfway through the king’s coronation, was a striking image of a family disunited and a reminder of the differing paths the two royal brothers have taken in the last three years.—
Max Colchester,
wsj.com,
7 May 2023
Verb
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During that time, she was transferred five times between facilities, separated from family, denied access to counsel, and confined in conditions that were deeply troubling and inappropriate for any person, let alone a United States citizen.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This indicates that sustained remote presence can help prevent students from disengaging entirely from school.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2025
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The father disengaged from the physical altercation with his son and retreated behind the uniformed police officers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Lions haven't looked this disjoined offensively since Week 1, the last time they were held to fewer than 30 points.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
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Suhaimi Abdullah/GettyImages Chelsea were 2-0 down inside 12 minutes against Die Roten with the Italian’s experienced side looking uncharacteristically disjoined without the ball for most of the game.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
5 Aug. 2017
Verb
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Inside the fishery, a half dozen cutters in white rubber boots and thick gloves wielded long fillet knives, quickly dissevering tubs of yellowtail.—
Patricia Cohen,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2020
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“Disarticulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarticulate. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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