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as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
a disconnected narrative of her time in a mental hospital
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
a disconnected computer terminal
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as in divided
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnected
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Rivers have become disconnected from floodplains.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Their subjective assessment of impairment had effectively disconnected from reality.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Adjective
For example, if a rug is too small for the room, the space may feel disconnected.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Rivers have become disconnected from floodplains.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Verb
All utilities and telephone service should be disconnected or no longer in the family’s name.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Their subjective assessment of impairment had effectively disconnected from reality.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnected
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The lack of clarity makes choosing a company potentially confusing for patients, and the medical profession is partly to blame, said Jamy Ard, an obesity doctor and researcher at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Swimsuits for women my size are typically cumbersome, made with a confusing excess of fabric, and frumpy.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The Lightning have not won a single playoff round since Bednar’s Colorado team defeated them in the 2022 Cup Final, but there has been far less chatter about Cooper’s job security.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Today, Ethiopia — Africa’s second most populous nation with over 135 million people — stands deeply divided, facing violent ethnic conflicts, restrictions on free speech and crackdowns on dissent.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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At the broadest level, it is divided into the three independent interconnections.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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During the initial investigation, authorities determined that the man appeared confused and was experiencing a mental health crisis.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Even current and former DeSantis communications staffers appeared confused online about it.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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In the Executive and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, a separate living room adds a place for gathering or relaxing while someone else is asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In 2024 and 2025, four hearing officers in the appeals unit filed complaints against the department, leading to three internal investigations by human resources, according to a separate, outside probe conducted by Flynn Investigations Group, a firm specializing in workplace reviews.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Verb
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They were separated at the time of the crash.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Months later, in January 2025, a girl, age 14 at the time, was assaulted after becoming separated from her friends, the CPS said.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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No longer being completely bound to a relaxer, these four women began navigating the fun, at times frustrating, terrain of natural hair care.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Multiple reports have said Frogmore was two semi-detached homes before Queen Elizabeth gave it to her grandson, Harry, and his bride, Meghan, as a wedding present.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In contrast to this ribald directness, Kokopeli’s playsets feature characters who appear detached and disconnected.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Disconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnected. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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