as in dividing
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnecting
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.
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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
Simple preventive steps like disconnecting hoses, covering faucets, insulating pipes, and knowing how to shut off water can help homeowners avoid emergencies altogether.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The concept of disconnecting to reconnect is deeply human.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
How To Install Outdoor Faucet Covers Start by disconnecting garden hoses and making sure that there are no leaks in or around your spigot.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Another would prohibit utilities from disconnecting residential gas or electricity during the summer months in homes with residents over the age of 65 or younger than 16.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
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
Simple preventive steps like disconnecting hoses, covering faucets, insulating pipes, and knowing how to shut off water can help homeowners avoid emergencies altogether.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The concept of disconnecting to reconnect is deeply human.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
How To Install Outdoor Faucet Covers Start by disconnecting garden hoses and making sure that there are no leaks in or around your spigot.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Another would prohibit utilities from disconnecting residential gas or electricity during the summer months in homes with residents over the age of 65 or younger than 16.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnecting
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Meanwhile the question of whether events contracts on sports amount to financial derivatives or gambling is dividing the sports gambling industry — and tying federal courts in knots.—
Alex Sherman,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The clearance rate is calculated by dividing the number of homicide cases opened in a year by the number of homicide cases closed in a year.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The backpack itself is crafted from a durable, water-resistant, anti-abrasion material, and includes a wet pocket for separating damp items or dirty laundry.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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This was such a tedious process that Saint Ignatius College Prep had its own recycling club that mainly involved spending Fridays after school sitting on a classroom floor and separating the recyclables the school had generated throughout the week.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead of installing the usual front dinette, Eiffeland moves the unit to the center of the van, splitting the bed and kitchen areas with a two-seat transverse dinette set.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the House passed the DHS bill separately from the rest of the bills, they were all tied together into one bill to be sent to the Senate, meaning the majority of Republicans would need to support splitting the bill up.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Tammy Wynette and George Jones may have gotten a D-I-V-O-R-C-E, but the crooning duo had a hard time severing ties for good.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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Save money by severing relationships.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Disconnecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnecting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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