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
Old models been disconnected and removed from the Nest and Google Home app—the emergency shut-off feature no longer works either.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Momentôm Refuges Nature offers a full immersion in the forest—quiet, intimate, and perfect for disconnecting after a day on the slopes.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Speaking to the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2024, UN Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif said the legacy of testing has disconnected indigenous Marshallese from their culture.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
According to the newspaper, the mental healthcare worker’s call was then disconnected without reaching local police to share her concerns about Davis.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Momentôm Refuges Nature offers a full immersion in the forest—quiet, intimate, and perfect for disconnecting after a day on the slopes.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Speaking to the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2024, UN Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif said the legacy of testing has disconnected indigenous Marshallese from their culture.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
According to the newspaper, the mental healthcare worker’s call was then disconnected without reaching local police to share her concerns about Davis.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnect
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Qianlong took a page from the design of private gardens in southern China to make the layout more compact, and divided the site into four connected courtyards, two of which are currently open to the public, from south to north.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Engineers divide conventional aircraft into three main lightning zones.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet, asked specifically about the fine hairs separating the top three undefeated teams in this first ranking, Mack Rhoades, the committee chair and athletic director at Baylor, sounded like a man torn between numbers and gut feelings.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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For her part, BunnaB, beloved for her infectious, near-constant laughs, has separated herself from this ascendant pack by infusing her bubbly disposition, girl’s girl attitude, unfettered authenticity — and the unmistakable gravity of earning a second shot.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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The comments in the post were split between those who wanted to show care to the boyfriend and those who were skeptical of the woman's behavior.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Amazon occasionally publishes promotions that offer a serious discount on your order when splitting your payment between cash and points.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Spain's Defense Ministry did not respond to multiple requests seeking to confirm its involvement in resolving the pay issue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Recent talks between the Dutch and Chinese governments show signs of resolving the crisis.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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To minimize okra's infamous textural issues, take care not to cut the stem end so closely that the pod is severed.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In 2022, debris from an underwater volcanic eruption severed the island's only subsea communication cable, cutting the island off from the rest of the world.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnect. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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