DISSOCIATE Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

dissociate

verb

(ˌ)di-ˈsō-shē-ˌāt

Definition of dissociate

as in to divide

to set or force apart attempts to dissociate herself from her troubled past

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Recent Examples of dissociate Trump’s administration is not the first to want to dissociate itself from this word. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026 Out the bottom, hypoaroused, includes being disengaged, numb, frozen, apathetic or even dissociated. — Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026 Galaxies will dissociate due to gravitational interactions, ejecting all masses and leaving only supermassive black holes behind. — Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026 Time to dissociate under a blanket. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissociate

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Double-height elements in the facade divide the tower into four sections.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
California voters are divided on taxing the rich, according to a new poll.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of divide

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The college sports bill is splitting Senate Democrats; many aren’t backing it because it is not seen as labor-friendly, and labor groups like the AFL-CIO oppose it.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The potential was evident in the opening minutes, when Barkov found Brady Tkachuk in stride after splitting the Hurricanes defense.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of split

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If the two are disconnected, the problem is not individual performance.

— Melanie Subin, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Everyday routines depend on maps, banking, tickets, transit, rideshare and messaging, and completely disconnecting remains impractical for most people.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of disconnect

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Comedian George Lopez recently disassociated from the Dodgers and Lakers, citing Walter's ties to GEO Group, a private prison company operating ICE detention centers for profit.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Around the same time, Hogshead began a letter writing campaign aimed at drawing broader attention to Butler’s controversies and urging other volleyball organizations and teams to disassociate themselves from him.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 June 2026

Definition of disassociate

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King Charles, however, is apparently eager to sever ties with them soon rather than later.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2026
But officials discovered that the backup fiber-optic cable had also been severed during railroad construction in New Jersey.

— Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

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