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
Music companies want ISPs to disconnect users whose IP addresses are repeatedly connected to torrent downloads.
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ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
This all raises the question, what if the foundation of adaptable intelligence is that it’s distributed throughout an organism and doesn’t live only in the brain, disconnected from the physical world?
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Ford is recalling nearly 133,000 SUVs because some parts, including rear door window bars, may disconnect due to not enough adhesive, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
This all raises the question, what if the foundation of adaptable intelligence is that it’s distributed throughout an organism and doesn’t live only in the brain, disconnected from the physical world?
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Ford is recalling nearly 133,000 SUVs because some parts, including rear door window bars, may disconnect due to not enough adhesive, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnect
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Know the Signs Cucumbers are typically divided into two main categories: slicing cucumbers and pickling cucumbers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Debate at meeting During the board meeting Thursday night, the room was divided between supporters of Mayer, advocates for the students who came forward, and former students who were against Mayer’s employment from being reinstated.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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The extension is fully separated from all auto, bicycle and pedestrian travel.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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The entity is separated from the operating business, while governance remains informal, echoing the founder’s leadership style.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Plaid’s bank partnerships avoided years of licensing; TSMC’s $20B chip R&D was split with Apple/NVIDIA.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The total Sovereign Grant remained unchanged for the fourth consecutive year at $108.8 million, split between $65.3 million for core funding and $43.5 million for the ongoing Buckingham Palace refurbishment project.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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The outcome of that case is not expected to resolve issues that election groups now say the high court must address.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 July 2025
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This shift could dismantle the Housing First model, which provides stable housing and support services without requiring individuals to resolve underlying issues first.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Tehran's shutdown came as part of its crackdown following escalating regional conflict, severing much of the country's digital communication with the outside world.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Martinez Estrella plunged a large knife into Junior’s throat, severing his jugular vein.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnect. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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