disjoint

verb

Definition of disjointnext
1
as in to separate
to set or force apart disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying

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2
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war

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Recent Examples of disjoint Iran’s failure to show up in Pakistan for a second round of talks with Vice President JD Vance showed just how disjointed the leadership had become, the White House argued. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 There’s something very disjointing about it. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 Experiences don’t carry memory forward, recommendations lose relevance, and journeys feel disjointed. — Bill Bruno, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 The team’s holdings there are disjointed, suggesting that the Broncos will buy additional properties to fill in the gaps. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disjoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjoint
  1. separate
  2. disrupt
  3. divide
  4. confuse
  5. split
  6. disturb
  7. disconnect
  8. shuffle
Verb
  • After two-and-a-half minutes, the booster separated from Starship, returning to Earth.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 July 2026
  • Resilience, and ample amounts of it, is a necessity, and one way to build this reservoir of resilience is to stop separating health and business.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of separate
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  • The Great Depression disrupted plans for a second, 81-story tower (complete with rooftop dirigible launch).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • For its next act, Dibs is entering the complexion market with a plan to disrupt the concealer category.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of disrupt
Verb
  • This expansion weakened their interaction with the material, naturally dividing the mixture into heavier and lighter groups without using traditional solvent extraction.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Cooper said the attackers divided into groups and surrounded Drakeo’s party near the artist entrance.
    — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of divide
Verb
  • Still, don’t confuse harmony with everyone silently knowing the plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • Large-scale solar farms cause habitat loss, fragment ecosystems, and confuse wildlife with reflective panels, while concentrated solar can vaporize birds.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of confuse
Verb
  • Residents are split The average home value in the neighborhood is $430,998, according to Zillow.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The Braves were able to split Wednesday’s doubleheader, following a 3-2 loss earlier in the afternoon.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • Out of competition The world of elite sports is taken to disturbing new heights full of brutality and painful ambition in the new film from Nikias Chryssos (The Bunker, Rave On, A Pure Place).
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
  • When walking down the charming Main Street, you won't be disturbed by honking or traffic since the island has banned cars since 1898.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of disturb
Verb
  • Embraced by a number of celebrities since its debut, the silhouette might present a bit of an optical illusion upon first glance, appearing as if two sides of the pump are disconnected in the front.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • In her experience, disengagement is usually the result of people feeling unheard, undervalued or disconnected from the purpose behind their work.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of disconnect
Verb
  • Since 2021, he and his former financing company Creative Wealth Media, which declared bankruptcy in 2023, have been named in at least four lawsuit accusing him of shuffling investments around various entities to repay outstanding loans.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
  • Giants manager Tony Vitello went another way, shuffling a few papers before heading up the tunnel to the home clubhouse.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of shuffle

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“Disjoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjoint. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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