as in dividing
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnecting
My ultra earbuds keeps disconnecting randomly, and also first connection is problematic.
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PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The four-wheel-drive system features a disconnecting rear axle to improve fuel economy.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The Great Resignation has given way to what Gallup calls the Great Detachment—fewer people moving but more disconnecting from the meaning of corporate careers.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Signed a few years ago, the law prohibits utility companies from disconnecting residential electric and gas service when temperatures reach 90°F or above, or drop to freezing and below, aiming to protect vulnerable residents during dangerous weather.
—Greg Bishop, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
Several outlets are connected to lamp posts, so disconnecting the outlet will result in the light turning off.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board says there is clear evidence that costs to serve data centers are being spread across all customers — at a time when some electric bills there are up 50% over the past four years and utilities are disconnecting more people than ever.
—Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The four-wheel-drive system features a disconnecting rear axle to improve fuel economy.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The Great Resignation has given way to what Gallup calls the Great Detachment—fewer people moving but more disconnecting from the meaning of corporate careers.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Signed a few years ago, the law prohibits utility companies from disconnecting residential electric and gas service when temperatures reach 90°F or above, or drop to freezing and below, aiming to protect vulnerable residents during dangerous weather.
—Greg Bishop, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
Several outlets are connected to lamp posts, so disconnecting the outlet will result in the light turning off.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board says there is clear evidence that costs to serve data centers are being spread across all customers — at a time when some electric bills there are up 50% over the past four years and utilities are disconnecting more people than ever.
—Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnecting
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The solution is to rejuvenate your plants every two to three years by digging and dividing the clump.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The main way to do that is by selling their tickets in virtually every state, rather than dividing up the country into different competing territories.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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But that isn’t separating Texans from their steaks.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the pair decided to spin the block after separating.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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The tractor-trailer, carrying beverages, rode along the median barrier, splitting open from the side and spilling bottles across the roadway, the fire department posted on Facebook.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At last, Wednesday season 2 part 2 has arrived after Netflix’s annoying month-long break, splitting the season into two halves of four.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Foo Fighters followed suit in May, severing ties with their kit man, Josh Freese, to pursue a different creative direction following the death of their longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins, in 2022.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Loro Piana has reaffirmed its commitment to improving its supply chain auditing, severing ties with suppliers found in violation of its agreements, as did Valentino, Giorgio Armani and Dior.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Disconnecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnecting. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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