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
Residents and businesses with private wells and irrigation ponds unconnected to the municipal water system are exempt.
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Joe Marusak
may 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Replacing diesel generators with solar energy could help close Africa’s connectivity gap, where about 65% of people who could benefit from mobile internet remain unconnected, according to the GSMA.
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ABC News,
1 May 2026
The scene that brings Mathias and Claude together again is built from a devastatingly clever series of utterly unconnected circumstances—none sufficient, all necessary, and timed with the mechanical precision of screwball comedy.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Both firms highlight the opportunity for satellite internet companies to reach millions of unconnected people in remote parts of the continent.
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Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Joe Marusak
may 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Replacing diesel generators with solar energy could help close Africa’s connectivity gap, where about 65% of people who could benefit from mobile internet remain unconnected, according to the GSMA.
—
ABC News,
1 May 2026
The scene that brings Mathias and Claude together again is built from a devastatingly clever series of utterly unconnected circumstances—none sufficient, all necessary, and timed with the mechanical precision of screwball comedy.
—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Both firms highlight the opportunity for satellite internet companies to reach millions of unconnected people in remote parts of the continent.
—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconnected
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The disconnected myriad of local, state, and national animal welfare organizations pursuing massive media campaigns has led to persistent controversy over the actual destination of donations.
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Health systems do not want dozens of disconnected technologies that require their teams to manage integrations.
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Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.
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Six days after the Yankees' first 15 batters couldn't get a hit off Bennett, the lanky left-hander retired the Angels' first 13 batters before Vaughn Grissom's fifth-inning single.
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Messaging about what’s in the air has been confusing.
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If the experience feels confusing or unreliable, employees may under-contribute or disengage altogether.
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Rodriguez, who has expressed some interest in the proposal, said city leaders had not determined how county election officials would issue separate ballots for voters who would be barred from state and national contests.
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
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Avoid abrupt temperature changes, frequent relocation, and inconsistent watering.
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Broadcasters and platforms needed reliable ways to deliver streams to millions of viewers across inconsistent internet connections.
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They got approved for a mortgage on a £150,000 (about $198,441) two-bedroom, semi-detached house in Seaham, England.
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Olise has purposefully cultivated a kind of detached non-persona.
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Keke Palmer was confused about why she wasn't asked to emcee the event.
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The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
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This turns a series of disjointed points into a cohesive, professional broadcast.
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But on the ground, frustration is growing over what many see as a slow and disjointed response.
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“Unconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconnected. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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