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
Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Here's what happens when communications operates separately from customer success: Your customers receive polished marketing messages that feel disconnected from their actual product experience.
—Sal Viveros, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 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
Somehow, Leicester must try to salvage some pride and provide a fanbase who have become so disconnected with their club a little hope that there can be a fresh start.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Here's what happens when communications operates separately from customer success: Your customers receive polished marketing messages that feel disconnected from their actual product experience.
—Sal Viveros, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 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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Eurostar already allows passengers to book a single ticket from London to several Swiss cities, including Geneva, Zurich, and Lausanne.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Dragons loaded the bases with two outs for Dean who lined a single to right to drive home two to give Carroll a 3-0 lead.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The two ‘deals’ have left tariff policy more confused than ever, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Pew found 55% of Republicans are confused about the information out there on climate change--but this was also true for 39% of Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The victim was later identified as Terry Lee Gambrel, a 25-year-old Marine corporal, who had hitched a ride with Kraft to meet friends at a party, the sheriff's department said in a separate release.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Four of the faith groups have since filed two separate lawsuits, one of which recently resulted in a ruling that should have restarted the program.—
Jack Jenkins,
NPR,
12 May 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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Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson spoke about the frustrating Game 2 loss, revealing a big regret that led to the defeat.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Technical glitches and changing rules are frustrating borrowers trying to plan.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The sale of the detached house in the 2300 block of Fruitdale Ave., San Jose, has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Through it all, there’s the metronomic wash of the tides onto the sand, waves lapping the beach, the undulation of the ocean, and the cityscape of Rockaway, with its large apartment buildings and detached houses, in the background.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
Verb
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After a tumultuous on-and-off-again relationship, Tran and Brown officially split in late 2014.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The song was released in 1973, only a few years after The Beatles split, highlighting how quickly the two reconnected.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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However, some legacy banks remain unconnected to universal providers, forcing clients to manually download and upload bank statements.—
Peter Potapov,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Hegseth arrived for a visit Tuesday, though officials said the visit was unconnected to the purge, The Associated Press reported.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Disconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnected. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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