as in dividing
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnecting
If passed, the bill would allow some residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
How To Prevent Freeze Damage Besides disconnecting a water hose from an outdoor spigot and storing it somewhere indoors, a protective cover for your spigot and draining extra water are also recommended.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Americans tend to rely on HVAC systems for thermal comfort with windows closed, disconnecting indoor air quality from temperature control.
—William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Well Connected Health reached out to suggest disconnecting and reconnecting my records.
—Liz Salmi, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
And InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, set in Cabrits National Park, has become a cornerstone for luxury travelers who want comfort without disconnecting from nature.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Finally, if the car is indoors and there is no power available, disconnecting the battery will slow the discharging.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
The company recommends disconnecting all hoses and attachments before covering the faucet so the insulated cover fits tightly over the spigot and keeps freezing air out.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The concept of disconnecting to reconnect is deeply human.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
How To Prevent Freeze Damage Besides disconnecting a water hose from an outdoor spigot and storing it somewhere indoors, a protective cover for your spigot and draining extra water are also recommended.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Americans tend to rely on HVAC systems for thermal comfort with windows closed, disconnecting indoor air quality from temperature control.
—William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Well Connected Health reached out to suggest disconnecting and reconnecting my records.
—Liz Salmi, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
And InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, set in Cabrits National Park, has become a cornerstone for luxury travelers who want comfort without disconnecting from nature.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Finally, if the car is indoors and there is no power available, disconnecting the battery will slow the discharging.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
The company recommends disconnecting all hoses and attachments before covering the faucet so the insulated cover fits tightly over the spigot and keeps freezing air out.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The concept of disconnecting to reconnect is deeply human.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnecting
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The map keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, instead of dividing the heavily Democratic population center among all four districts, as was previously the case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses said the plane crashed into the fence dividing two homes, prompting a gas leak.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Friday’s event was not the first time the President has delivered such overtly political remarks at military venues, testing the tradition of separating the armed forces from partisan politics.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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The field is tightly bunched, with just over a second separating the top 10.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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The robots were able to self-organize and divide tasks on their own, including splitting into teams to tackle separate fire outbreaks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Although the servicing stop for the California Zephyr is too short to explore beyond the platform, Denver is a great overnight choice for passengers splitting up the 43-hour journey.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Georgalis also cited a potential conflict of interest as justification for severing the cases.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, in 2023, longtime member Emilio Ghanem vanished shortly after severing ties with the group, authorities said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Disconnecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnecting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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