UNCOUPLES Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

uncouples

verb

present tense third-person singular of uncouple

as in separates

to set or force apart uncoupled the two railroad cars

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That choice, made consistently over time, is what separates organizations that talk about their values from organizations that actually live them.

— Monte Wyatt, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The utility separates projects in the pipeline into different categories depending on how far along the interconnection application is.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Definition of separates

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Peck divides proteins into one-pound portions in freezer bags, pressing out excess air before sealing.

— Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
Nolan divides the sacking of Troy into two lengthy sequences, both shot under cover of darkness but edited (by Jennifer Lame) with a magisterial clarity.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of divides

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Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026

Definition of disconnects

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Then make a 45-degree cut from the bed towards the first cut to form a trench that severs the root system of the nearby grass.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Anagen is followed by a brief transitional phase called catagen, during which the follicle regresses and severs its connection to its blood supply.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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