DISJOINTING Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

disjointing

verb

present participle of disjoint

as in separating

to set or force apart disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying

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as in disrupting

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 disjointing There’s something very disjointing about it. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026

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Researchers could observe improvements in privatized firms, yet separating the effect of government ownership from the effect of the surrounding transformation was difficult.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
After multiple contractors had assured them the wall separating the future kitchen from the living area wasn’t load-bearing, an asbestos crew uncovered the opposite.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of separating

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics, pesticides, skincare products and food additives can interfere with hormone receptors and disturb reproductive hormone balance at younger ages.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Riverside County has embraced the approach in hopes of disrupting the drug trade and preventing overdoses.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

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Experts argue that while autism doesn't excuse criminal acts, failing to understand its impact risks confusing impaired social reasoning with criminal intent, leading to unjust outcomes.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
How Patients Can Choose More Carefully Istanbul has a lot of options, which can feel both useful and also confusing at the same time.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of confusing

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That, of course, gives the company a much larger share of the pie, not splitting revenue with retail and not needing to produce physical objects.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The Dodgers, who have the best record in the majors at 63-37, take the series win after splitting a Sunday doubleheader following a Saturday rainout.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of splitting

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Plus, Bluetooth headphone pairing lets students watch TV late at night without disturbing roommates.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Just like us, most plants suffer from heat stress that is exacerbated by disturbing their vascular system during a heat wave.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of disturbing

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Because vacation is about decompressing and disconnecting from daily life—not about worrying what’s going on at home.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
The experience—in keeping with the ROKI Collection philosophy of intentional luxury and tranquility--is all about disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with nature, but in pampered fashion.

— Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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Pre-shot routines such as Patrick Cantlay’s foot-shuffling and Brian Harman’s waggles have driven golf fans up a wall.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Far more than an administrative exercise or paper-shuffling task, effective onboarding has the potential to lay the foundation for not only a successful hire, but for a mutually satisfying employment tenure.

— Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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