as in divides
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnects
Once the plane is in position, TaxiBot disconnects and the aircraft proceeds with takeoff as normal.
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David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
The problem was eventually solved by adding a small isolation switch that disconnects the system whenever new code is uploaded.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Critics argue enforcement of the law leads to forcibly removing unhoused people, moving them from place to place, and disconnects them from critical medical care, outreach and support.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Additionally, Android 17 will get a new feature that automatically detects and disconnects calls from known scammers, with Google working with financial institutions to identify them, as well as robocallers spoofing their phone numbers.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
This isolates the engine from the rest of the plane and disconnects the left generator.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
The problem was eventually solved by adding a small isolation switch that disconnects the system whenever new code is uploaded.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Critics argue enforcement of the law leads to forcibly removing unhoused people, moving them from place to place, and disconnects them from critical medical care, outreach and support.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Additionally, Android 17 will get a new feature that automatically detects and disconnects calls from known scammers, with Google working with financial institutions to identify them, as well as robocallers spoofing their phone numbers.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
This isolates the engine from the rest of the plane and disconnects the left generator.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnects
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Over four seasons, FX's The Bear has been one of the best TV shows ever to explore how food connects us and divides us, featuring tremendous performances and surprising twists.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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The prospect of more drilling divides some Alaskans.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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At the back of the property, a wrought-iron fence separates the yard from the creek that gives Winding Creek Road its name.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Sigalet separates his clients into two categories.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Jen Murphy is an award-winning journalist who splits her time between Colorado and Maui.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Albert Berdellans, who leads AI at Inveniam, the firm behind the NVNM Chain, splits the market in two.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Others say the teacher-free model severs the relationships at the heart of learning.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Disconnects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnects. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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