as in to divide
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnect
Before sharpening, always disconnect the spark plug and safely remove the blade using gloves and a wood block.
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
A lot of older people at studios are making greenlighting decisions, and they are disconnected from the audience.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 June 2026
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Once those systems are disconnected, even power that arrives later may no longer reach the areas where it is needed most.
—Sufan Jiang, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
A lot of older people at studios are making greenlighting decisions, and they are disconnected from the audience.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 June 2026
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Once those systems are disconnected, even power that arrives later may no longer reach the areas where it is needed most.
—Sufan Jiang, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnect
Verb
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It’s divided into five romances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The price-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing the stock price by the consensus 12-months earnings projections on FactSet.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The for and against are separated by 13,004 votes.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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This series has been so close, and such a classic, that through three games the teams are separated by just one goal — Las Vegas 13, Carolina 12.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The jackpot hasn’t been hit in more than a month, rolling over since May 2, when tickets in Texas and Florida split a $20 million prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Stanley Cup Final shifted to Las Vegas for Game 3 with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes knotted at 1-1 after splitting the opening two games in Raleigh.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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It was revealed in March that the Hornets are sending a 2026 second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Rozier being under NBA and federal investigation over alleged gambling when Charlotte traded him to Miami in January 2024.—
Anthony Chiang
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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For instance, the department might allow trusts to take unlimited deductions on distributing income to beneficiaries such as family members, which would resolve the biggest concern for financial advisors, Miller said.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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When tube feet were severed, the wound margin was a mess of missing or fragmented epidermal and connective tissue.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Then came the collapse of the Assad regime, in Syria, severing the land route long used by Hezbollah to transport rockets, antitank missiles, and precision-guidance systems from its Iranian patron.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnect. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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