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
If the shortage lasts too long, protective systems begin disconnecting parts of the grid to stop a wider collapse.
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Fangxing Fran Li, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Between that and the zine — which includes a QR code to a custom playlist and artwork done by Norris himself — The Curated Barrel Project attempts to disconnect whiskey enthusiasts from the internet and reconnect them to a good old-fashioned sensory experience.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Gen Alpha is reportedly disconnecting from social media and the internet.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
No-phone retreats are vacations built around disconnecting from devices, with high-end resorts and wellness properties asking guests to surrender, lock up or sharply limit phone use at check-in to encourage mindfulness and reduce screen dependency.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
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Fangxing Fran Li, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Between that and the zine — which includes a QR code to a custom playlist and artwork done by Norris himself — The Curated Barrel Project attempts to disconnect whiskey enthusiasts from the internet and reconnect them to a good old-fashioned sensory experience.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Gen Alpha is reportedly disconnecting from social media and the internet.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
No-phone retreats are vacations built around disconnecting from devices, with high-end resorts and wellness properties asking guests to surrender, lock up or sharply limit phone use at check-in to encourage mindfulness and reduce screen dependency.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 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
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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
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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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