1
as in disconnected
not clearly or logically connected
a delirious inmate whose unconnected ramblings frustrated the staff
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
the unconnected houses in the private development have common areas and share certain facilities
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Recent Examples of unconnected
In particular, the company has focused on an idle, unconnected transmission line that possibly reenergized on the day of the fire.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
That has dissipated in line with the style of Bloom’s multi-club model, with the clubs regarded as unconnected entities and personal ventures.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 15 June 2025
In unconnected neighborhoods, there are still plenty of old-school trash cans around, and garbage trucks continue to prowl.
—Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Some recent research from Rodger Kram’s group at the University of Colorado, completely unconnected to the Breaking4 initiative, suggested that drafting alone would indeed be enough to get Kipyegon to sub-four.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
That has dissipated in line with the style of Bloom’s multi-club model, with the clubs regarded as unconnected entities and personal ventures.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 15 June 2025
In unconnected neighborhoods, there are still plenty of old-school trash cans around, and garbage trucks continue to prowl.
—Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Some recent research from Rodger Kram’s group at the University of Colorado, completely unconnected to the Breaking4 initiative, suggested that drafting alone would indeed be enough to get Kipyegon to sub-four.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconnected
Adjective
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At the same time, the industry remains highly fragmented, with siloed teams and disconnected systems hindering agility and efficiency across the value chain.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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As our work with Girl Security shows, engaging young people reveals how disconnected most communities feel from it.—
Lauren Buitta,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Customers can purchase a maximum of 14 single blind boxes each.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, a single filer claiming the full $25,000 would lose the deduction entirely at $400,000 in income.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Choosing a new kitchen counter can be confusing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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But for as long as social media is a part of the childhood experience, parents and children will be forced to navigate this confusing world of misinformation and unrealistic messaging.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Judge Marilyn Zayas dissented, arguing the appeals court did not have jurisdiction because prosecutors currently are appealing a separate issue to the Ohio Supreme Court related to the Jones case.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster changes At a separate media preview preceding Destination D23, Disney revealed more details on the reimagining of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Too inconsistent for Andoni Iraola’s liking, only averaging a goal or assist every 175 minutes in all competitions last season, his talent isn’t in doubt, but can Keith Andrews turn Brentford’s record signing into a top-level Premier League player?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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The combination of his age, declining offensive efficiency, high-volume turnovers and inconsistent play likely plays a factor.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jorma Taccone, the Lonely Island member and former Saturday Night Live writer, suffered a shattered pelvis and a detached sacrum in a 20-foot fall from a ladder at his farmhouse in Connecticut.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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For leaders wary of appearing cold or detached, the appeal is undeniable.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While his wife and daughter build a new life in Vienna, Roman stays behind — confused, restless and convinced that things will get better.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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With nearby MPs training their guns on her, Ziva laid down her weapon and sprawled across the blacktop, looking up at a confused Tali.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
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That can be done singularly or collectively, but a singular approach would be more costly and disjointed.—
GARY ROUGHEAD,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Legacy systems and disjointed identity management processes often require layers of tools, complex integrations and heavy manual oversight—all of which quietly erode budgets.—
Leslie Milne,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Unconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconnected. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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