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Recent Examples of disconnection
With only a few hundred residents and almost no cars, the island feels purpose-built for disconnection.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
There were signs of disconnection as stray passes failed to find a blue shirt, the most obvious example being Erin Cuthbert hoping to hit an onward runner from a free kick, only for the ball to go straight out of play.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But as the evidence of the harms accumulated—of social disconnection, of a sharp decline in mental health among young people—Haidt’s book became, for so many, essential.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
In a period defined by constant notifications and glowing screens, the bedroom is increasingly being redesigned as a space for intentional disconnection.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The loneliness, disconnection and yearning embedded in his persona struck a chord with fans, many of whom, like Junior himself, were immigrants in the United States who felt the same.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, though, many female writers express alienation through close attention to characters’ disconnection from their physical self.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Pirrello described Bushey as an isolated man who spent an inordinate amount of time alone playing computer games in his room, and the internet disconnection was potentially the final straw.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Koch told senators that the IURC already allows for two 10-day periods without disconnection for those with medical necessities.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
There were signs of disconnection as stray passes failed to find a blue shirt, the most obvious example being Erin Cuthbert hoping to hit an onward runner from a free kick, only for the ball to go straight out of play.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But as the evidence of the harms accumulated—of social disconnection, of a sharp decline in mental health among young people—Haidt’s book became, for so many, essential.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
In a period defined by constant notifications and glowing screens, the bedroom is increasingly being redesigned as a space for intentional disconnection.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The loneliness, disconnection and yearning embedded in his persona struck a chord with fans, many of whom, like Junior himself, were immigrants in the United States who felt the same.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, though, many female writers express alienation through close attention to characters’ disconnection from their physical self.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Pirrello described Bushey as an isolated man who spent an inordinate amount of time alone playing computer games in his room, and the internet disconnection was potentially the final straw.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Koch told senators that the IURC already allows for two 10-day periods without disconnection for those with medical necessities.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnection
Noun
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Dixon produced 20 tackles and six pass breakups in his lone campaign with the Tar Heels.—
Mike Kaye
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The result would be the cataclysmic breakup of a country of 240 million people.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The price of ammonia and urea, two fertilizer ingredients seeing disruptions, are up around 20% and 50% percent, respectively, since the start of the Iran war, according to Oxford Economics.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The project will pause from June 8 through July 19 to avoid disruptions during the FIFA World Cup, then resume July 20 and is expected to finish by July 31.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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As of publication time, the dissolution of the cooperative had not appeared on a state board agenda, nor was that scheduled for an upcoming meeting, according to the state.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Experts warn that the island’s economic contraction has pushed Cuba into its most perilous state since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, its former economic sponsor and political protector.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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The closeness between the Guards and the clerical regime over the past 20 years, Riboua argued, means a large ideological split from the old regime may not be forthcoming.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alexander is the first NBC journalist to cross over to MS NOW since the split.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other passengers described confusion and disorganization within the lines themselves.—
Jared Eggleston,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Impulsivity can be seen as bad temper, disorganization as laziness, and difficulty maintaining attention as lack of interest.—
Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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The schism runs through a deceptively simple assumption.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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The history of religion, with its thousands of schisms and reformations, is full of pilgrims who, rather than discard their relationship with their sacred text, have found purpose, clarity, and community through defiance.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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In adults, high levels of lead exposure can cause reproductive problems in both men and women, high blood pressure, nerve disorders, memory and concentration issues and muscle and joint pain.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Noise pollution is a real health issue linked to sleep disorders, elevated blood pressure and anxiety.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Combined with its strong fire-resistant properties, these mechanical characteristics make the material particularly well-suited for interior applications such as wall systems, partitions, and other internal fittings, where both safety and durability are critical.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Chief among these is a British partition plan, well under way, to establish an Israeli state in Palestine; Jewish refugees, fleeing persecution in Europe, are already arriving en masse and building settlements in the countryside.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Disconnection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnection. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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