as in dividing
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnecting
Get in the habit of disconnecting devices when you’re done using them.
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Karla Radka,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
State governments Many states prevent utilities from disconnecting residential customers’ electricity, even if the bills aren’t paid.
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Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
The disconnecting decision must be made by Centennial City Council and was approved at a recent meeting.
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Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Besides disconnecting space science communities, that could also introduce serious risks in orbit.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.
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David Szondy
june 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
But fully disconnecting can unintentionally create more risk than relief.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
If the shortage lasts too long, protective systems begin disconnecting parts of the grid to stop a wider collapse.
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Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Activities and Entertainment Having a backyard campout is the perfect excuse for disconnecting from the digital world and spending uninterrupted time with friends and family.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Karla Radka,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
State governments Many states prevent utilities from disconnecting residential customers’ electricity, even if the bills aren’t paid.
—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
The disconnecting decision must be made by Centennial City Council and was approved at a recent meeting.
—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Besides disconnecting space science communities, that could also introduce serious risks in orbit.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.
—
David Szondy
june 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
But fully disconnecting can unintentionally create more risk than relief.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
If the shortage lasts too long, protective systems begin disconnecting parts of the grid to stop a wider collapse.
—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Activities and Entertainment Having a backyard campout is the perfect excuse for disconnecting from the digital world and spending uninterrupted time with friends and family.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnecting
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The one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires has rocked Sacramento in recent months, sharply dividing Democrats and splintering labor coalitions.
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According to Steele, the bankruptcy trustee is now dividing the company’s assets, and the Cooper residents will likely only recover a small amount from the electric company.
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The division of labor, as Han describes it, was less about separating tasks than about bringing complementary instincts to bear on the same material.
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Repair typically requires removing the seat and separating the upholstery to access the element.
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In total, the F4-425 Pro can hold up to a maximum of 120TB of data with the advantage of splitting storage across HDD and NVMe bays so that files for video editing or current projects can be stored on the ultra-fast SSDs, while archive files and backups can be stored on the HDDs.
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That’s sparked complaints of Americanization of the games – essentially splitting the two 45-minute halves into four 22-and-a-half-minute quarters.
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Despite a forecast for a less active 2026 hurricane season, experts warn that a single storm can devastate communities by severing critical infrastructure like power and communications.
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Pashinyan also repeatedly sought to soothe those fearful of severing ties with Russia, Armenia’s historical protector.
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“Disconnecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnecting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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