disjoint

Definition of disjointnext
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Recent Examples of disjoint Mookie Betts returned this week and yet the Dodgers’ offense remains disjointed. Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 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 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
Verb
  • For the first time, two worlds—once separated—are coming face to face, not through screams, but through laughter.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The couple separated in 1981, and their divorce was finalized in 1983.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The country is mired in a war with Iran with no graceful exit opportunities; a new round of tariffs threatens to further disrupt fragile global trade relations; and the domestic economy faces inflation combined with paltry growth.
    Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Warships, mammoth bones and parts of ancient constructions all have emerged from the slumping waters of the Danube, the Rhine and other rivers in the scorching drought that has also disrupted trade, power and water supplies.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • More than ever, colleges and universities are divided over how to respond in what are likely to be no-win contests.
    David Wippman, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Union households support the measure, while non-union families are evenly divided about it.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This reserve should not be confused with a permanent investment strategy.
    Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The light entering my eyes would bend at two different angles, confusing my brain and making my vision a little blurry.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The remaining counts were split between supporting the lifting of the ban and undecided.
    Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After a few more years of touring, though, the band split primarily so Howard could pursue her solo work.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Road construction can disturb natural hydrology, said Kate Groetzinger, the communications director for the Center for Western Priorities.
    Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • A couple of years ago, a neighbor’s trees were disturbing the view from their $3-million summer house on the coast of Maine.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Department crews disconnected an eight-inch water main on Wednesday to conduct emergency repairs, resulting in a temporary water outage for the area.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • How bizarre, off-putting and disconnected from the NFL would that be?
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Canden Arciniega shuffled on the hot granite terrace on a mid-August morning, counting the names on her list.
    Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping your eye on Bredeson is as hard as tracking a ball beneath shuffling cups.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Disjoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjoint. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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