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as in disruption
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Recent Examples of disconnection
Experiences of connection support physiological regulation, while disconnection can elevate stress responses, including chronic cortisol activation—impacting both patient outcomes and clinician well-being.
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Sharon A. Kuhn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But for Esperantists, none of this comes close to solving the fundamental problem of human disconnection.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
For many survivors, that disconnection doesn't disappear once the abuse ends.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 25 May 2026
Otherwise, the final day of Premier League football at Molineux was a story of empty seats and almost complete disconnection.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 18 May 2026
From a car-free island off Maine to an electricity-free oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert, travelers are choosing destinations where disconnection is built into the experience, not just suggested by a hotel spa menu.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
What No-Phone Retreats Mean for Travelers The shift signals that disconnection has become a luxury product.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
And the country’s disconnection from the regime comes as Putin has removed himself from public life, literally retreating into a bunker.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Americans call the sport soccer, the rest of the world calls it football, and therein lies the rub, the disconnection at the heart of the schizophrenic All-American life of Gilbert Chevalier.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Sharon A. Kuhn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But for Esperantists, none of this comes close to solving the fundamental problem of human disconnection.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
For many survivors, that disconnection doesn't disappear once the abuse ends.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 25 May 2026
Otherwise, the final day of Premier League football at Molineux was a story of empty seats and almost complete disconnection.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 18 May 2026
From a car-free island off Maine to an electricity-free oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert, travelers are choosing destinations where disconnection is built into the experience, not just suggested by a hotel spa menu.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
What No-Phone Retreats Mean for Travelers The shift signals that disconnection has become a luxury product.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
And the country’s disconnection from the regime comes as Putin has removed himself from public life, literally retreating into a bunker.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Americans call the sport soccer, the rest of the world calls it football, and therein lies the rub, the disconnection at the heart of the schizophrenic All-American life of Gilbert Chevalier.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnection
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It’s represented by Belle Burden’s bestselling, breakup-with-your-husband memoir Strangers.—
Cami Fateh,
Vogue,
2 June 2026
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The FedEx-FedEx Freight breakup is complete , with shareholders receiving 1 share of FDXF for every 2 shares of FDX owned.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Council members also discussed minimizing disruptions during opening day at the fairgrounds or other busy times.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Is this unexpected disruption pulling you inward?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Slow starts, Karl-Anthony Towns’ inconsistent offensive involvement and disjointedness on both ends of the floor have been pain points for this Knicks team all season under new head coach Mike Brown.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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With an upcoming split from the Rangers in the works, the team’s billionaire owner has a chance to cash in on the orange fever.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The current split is a 20-8 Republican advantage.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Clear by now is that the end of the Soviet Union also opened the door to corruption and disorganization, undeniable and extraordinarily widespread.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The administration has signaled that proposals from Tehran have gotten incrementally better as the negotiations have dragged on, but that disorganization of leadership has complicated the process.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Whether or not there was ever actually a schism, the rumor mill was confident and uninformed.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Cust started developing neurological symptoms such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) — a disorder that causes a racing heart, dizziness, and near-fainting episodes — that made basic daily tasks nearly impossible.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Platner has said his past opinions were due to post-traumatic stress disorder suffered during his time in the military.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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“Disconnection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnection. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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