DISCONNECTION Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

disconnection

noun

Definition of disconnection

as in breakup

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as in disruption

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Recent Examples of disconnection DeSeta said this disconnection can develop gradually, as spouses begin living increasingly separate lives. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 That test will cover vessel rendezvous and approach, capture, fuel transfer, disconnection, and the USV’s return to its mission. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 For example, if a disconnection is delayed today because the heat index is 101 degrees, it would be allowed tomorrow if the heat index only reaches 100. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 25 Aug. 2026 Asking an older woman for guidance can start that cycle for both of you, especially when so many younger and older people are struggling with loneliness and disconnection. — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Only 30% of marketing teams currently own the customer journey end-to-end, and that fragmentation tends to show up in the experience as disconnection between touchpoints. — Priya Gill, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Experts say social disconnection is tied to depression, cognitive decline and dementia. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Anhor The Great had so many pass breakups that counting would’ve been a fool’s errand.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Unfortunately, Samir was in the middle of trying to make a grand romantic gesture when the breakup happened, which included the bros, Julia Fox and a basketball.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of breakup

Noun

Goldman's base case remains for Persian Gulf exports to gradually recover as producers adapt to disruptions, including through alternative shipping routes and eventually additional pipeline capacity.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
These are effectively small disruptions to an athlete’s muscle fibres, which have both good and bad repercussions.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of disruption

Noun

In particular, the absence of the UAE and the dissolution of the STC have alienated an important southern constituency in the anti-Houthi coalition and deprived the coalition of a militarily capable external backer.

— April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
With the dissolution of the regional FanDuel sports networks, many teams have had to move local broadcasts to either local over-the-air affiliates or streaming services.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

Teams rotate priority between drivers across a season to try and ensure a fair split.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent polling handed Sand a slight edge over Lahn, with Emerson College Polling showing a 49%-46% split in the Democrat’s favor.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of split

Noun

Yet, a deep ideological schism remains over what victory for the Islamic Republic should look like.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
This turns into a big argument about Issa being a weird little guy, and suddenly there are multiple potential roommate schisms in the house.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of schism

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