1
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
Gregg D. Caruso, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
The legislation proposes new regulations for annual reporting on disconnected youth and encourages early childhood education programs to use federal programs to provide more nutritious food to children.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
As of March 4, Bryant’s phone and Gmail account had been disconnected, and its Instagram page was taken down.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
If anything, the rise of AI companions should serve as a reminder of the urgent need to foster real friendships in an increasingly disconnected world.
—Gregg D. Caruso, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
The legislation proposes new regulations for annual reporting on disconnected youth and encourages early childhood education programs to use federal programs to provide more nutritious food to children.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
Verb
Wiseman said the demolition process takes time as permits are secured, asbestos and other hazards are removed, and utilities are disconnected.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
As of March 4, Bryant’s phone and Gmail account had been disconnected, and its Instagram page was taken down.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnected
Adjective
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Packages valued at up to $800 can no longer bypass customs duty and instead have been slapped with higher duties and single package flat costs.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For a team usually fizzing with creative attacking ideas, their reliance on a single goalscorer, along with a late addition to the team and an unusually clinical finisher from the edge of the box, is not the spread of goal-scoring responsibility we are used to seeing.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The Justice Department similarly told the Supreme Court that some lower courts are confused about how to evaluate multiple IQ tests under Supreme Court rules for what counts as cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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It’s become the subject of much conversation at Variety, and Erickson is similarly confused.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Center for Biological Diversity had filed a separate, similar lawsuit.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The motor vehicle offenses are separate from charges filed against the teen on May 15, when he was charged with first-degree riot, conspiracy to commit first-degree riot and first-degree reckless endangerment.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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All of which is just my way of explaining why fans, who love these stories, might be distraught and might see all the success Martin has had thanks to his unfinished work and the support of his fans, as frustrating.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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Cooking was done in a detached cookhouse, which also is open for viewing.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Brin’s recent gift of Alphabet shares was split between three nonprofits, most of which went to his 4-year-old nonprofit Catalyst4.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Thompson said much of Leavy’s oversight will be split among other senior executives.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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That just feels like a completely separate situation on a completely separate movie that’s totally unconnected.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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Around the same time, a team unconnected to Assadi posted their own result that reduced the edge coloring time to the order of m times the cube root of n (opens a new tab).—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
12 May 2025
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“Disconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnected. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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