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
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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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What separates Babylonstoren from the many, many wineries and exceptional hotels in and around the Winelands though is its 12-acre garden, designed by French garden architect Patrice Taravella, that has since been nurtured and nourished by an incredible team of landscapists and horticulturists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Graphix, June 2 Recommended for ages 9-12 Longtime stepsisters Kenzie and Quinn are closer than close—but with their parents considering divorce, the girls face the awful possibility of being separated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Those who paid taxes in 2023 reflecting higher than a 15% increase will be issued credits split over their property tax bills throughout the next three years.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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Graphite One says production will be split between materials optimized for energy storage systems, fast-charging applications, and high-energy-density batteries.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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