DISCONNECTIONS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

disconnections

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plural of disconnection

as in breakups

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Noun

The 6-foot, 227-pound Robinson (50 tackles, three pass breakups, four hurries) is active, dependable and rarely out of position.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
However, Marshall, who contributed 23 tackles, one interception and four pass breakups last season, would have to become a starter or rotational player for that to happen.

— Omar Kelly July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of breakups

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While no one wants a bad night's sleep, most of us experience occasional sleep disruptions stemming from familiar culprits like late-night doomscrolling, too much caffeine, stress or an inconsistent bedtime routine.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
And just two weeks ago, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a sweeping policy memo doubling down on his warnings that AI will produce labor market disruptions larger and longer-lasting than any previous technological shift.

— Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of disruptions

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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
Given the schisms, some in the GOP believe only a single party-line bill may end up passing before November.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of schisms

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This has produced upsets, like defending champion Steffi Graf’s loss in the first round in 1994, Rafael Nadal’s second-round loss in 2012, and Novak Djokovic’s third-round loss in 2016.

— Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026
After 95 games held over four weeks packed with upsets, hydration breaks, and late match comebacks, the stage is set for eight remaining nations to take the pitch in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of upsets

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Some of these same genes are also linked to neurological disorders including schizophrenia, dyslexia, and autism.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026
The group hosted a free luncheon last December for more than 1,000 kids in the area with Autism spectrum disorders, their families and teachers, Ferrer said.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of disorders

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Two further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795, and Poland would not return as an independent state until after World War I, at about one-third of its size before partition.

— David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026
The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2026

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