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
As Werenski noted after the game, they get disconnected in games like these.
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
After the money was deposited into the Bitcoin kiosk, the call was disconnected.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
The number of utility customers disconnected last year for failure to pay soared to 70,000, the highest number on record.
—ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
The Moses Cone Carriage Trails offer more than 25 miles of open-air pathways to disconnect and reconnect with nature.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
After the money was deposited into the Bitcoin kiosk, the call was disconnected.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
The number of utility customers disconnected last year for failure to pay soared to 70,000, the highest number on record.
—ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
The Moses Cone Carriage Trails offer more than 25 miles of open-air pathways to disconnect and reconnect with nature.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnect
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Footage of the shooting has divided viewers, with finger-pointing over who was the aggressor and who was the victim.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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From then until now, the image of a plate divided into sections has more clearly depicted what serving sizes should look like in an actual meal.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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During that time, she was transferred five times between facilities, separated from family, denied access to counsel, and confined in conditions that were deeply troubling and inappropriate for any person, let alone a United States citizen.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Arsenal’s first half in the 4-1 home win against Aston Villa a week ago — when the visitors continuously broke through the middle of the pitch — was the perfect example of what happens when their partnership is split up, in this case by Rice’s knee injury.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the aftermath, Venezuelan society became further split between the wealthy, who wanted to work with the US, and the working class, who sought autonomy from the US.—
James Trapani,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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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 12 Jan. 2026.
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