as in dividing
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnecting
Some destinations lend themselves particularly well to disconnecting.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
For 48 hours, the Taliban appeared to turn back the clock in Afghanistan with a directive to cut off the internet and phone networks, disconnecting millions of people from the world outside.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
For Allen, this legal tool disproportionately undermines Black communities, eroding generational wealth and disconnecting families from their neighborhoods.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
The update promises to address user complaints about the newest iPhones mysteriously disconnecting from Wi-Fi without reason.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The setup translates to significant articulation off-road, despite passive suspension that uses traditional shock dampers and no disconnecting sway bars.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 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
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
For 48 hours, the Taliban appeared to turn back the clock in Afghanistan with a directive to cut off the internet and phone networks, disconnecting millions of people from the world outside.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
For Allen, this legal tool disproportionately undermines Black communities, eroding generational wealth and disconnecting families from their neighborhoods.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
The update promises to address user complaints about the newest iPhones mysteriously disconnecting from Wi-Fi without reason.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
The setup translates to significant articulation off-road, despite passive suspension that uses traditional shock dampers and no disconnecting sway bars.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnecting
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Discussions have been held about dividing Madrid’s football operations from their business operations and letting speculators invest in the latter — although how (or if) that would work in practice is a moot point.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Needless to say, its overload of ideas — all rooted in reality, and true to the moment — did not land to universal praise, dividing audiences in the way that big, experimental films often tend to on the Riviera.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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As the vehicle was carried into a wash north of West Main Street, it was overtaken by floodwaters, separating Aguilera-Padilla and Xavier, who had managed to exit the vehicle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though he was stationed at the fryer, Saft organized the stockroom on his own time, separating sauces from Happy Meal toys.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While all this is going on, the rest of the gang is splitting up to find Marie and warn her about Annabeth’s nightmare-premonition of her bloodied, motionless body.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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After calling it quits with Reggie Bush — the pair first broke up in 2009 due to busy schedules, then got back together briefly before splitting for good in 2010 — Kim was very single.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Still, any Emirati response would likely stop at downgrading diplomatic ties rather than severing them, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Yossi Shelley,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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This shift is not about severing ties with Washington.—
Ben Bland,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Disconnecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnecting. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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