as in to separate
to set or force apart
the company tried to disassociate itself from the rest of the industry, which is widely viewed as corrupt
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Recent Examples of disassociate
Each was an anthem about enjoying life amid adversity—or disassociating from it altogether— encapsulating the feelings of a generation plagued by economic immobility.
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Taylor Crumpton, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
To move forward with that, Peru would also have to disassociate itself from the international Pact of San José, which establishes limits on the death penalty.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Photos from the night depict the reserved legend seemingly trying to disassociate from his surroundings.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
In the midst of it all, 50 disassociated himself with Lil Meech—who portrays his father in STARZ’s BMF series.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Taylor Crumpton, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
To move forward with that, Peru would also have to disassociate itself from the international Pact of San José, which establishes limits on the death penalty.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Photos from the night depict the reserved legend seemingly trying to disassociate from his surroundings.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
In the midst of it all, 50 disassociated himself with Lil Meech—who portrays his father in STARZ’s BMF series.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassociate
Verb
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Start setting up your financial system by separating your personal and business finances.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rojas had been separated from his wife for about a year.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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On May 10, Valparaiso University will divide its commencement into two events, with the College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences ceremony starting at 9 a.m. and the ceremony for the College of Engineering and College of Nursing and Health Professions starting at 11 a.m.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Bar Director Martino Franchi has built something ambitious here: a 21-strong cocktail list divided into three sections—Roots (for classics), Alchemy (for reimaginings), and Essence (for non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t an afterthought).—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The squad needs overhauling, the future of manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is uncertain, the board is disconnected from a large section of supporters and there is a divide on what action is required.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This disconnect underscores that incentivizing childbirth without addressing these foundational issues risks overlooking the actual lives of mothers and children.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The pair confirmed their relationship on Instagram in October 2020, but appeared to have split sometime in 2021.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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In the short term, the Red Sox will split playing time at first base between utility man Romy González and infielder Abraham Toro, who was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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These behaviors have become dissociated from the gonads.—
Donna L. Maney,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Ratliff family is on the brink of financial ruin as Jason Isaacs’ patriarch Timothy holds out from telling his wife or children and instead gulps down Victoria’s (Parker Posey) lorazepam to dissociate from reality.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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University centers are bracing to lose their funding, which could sever the pipeline of scientists and physicians who specialize in occupational health and environmental toxicology.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Now, President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to sever the link between academia and government by freezing billions of dollars in federal grants to top research institutions.—
Sarah Kreps,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Disassociate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassociate. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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