UNLINKING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

unlinking

verb

present participle of unlink

as in separating

to set or force apart unlinked the railroad cars

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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

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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

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The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and unattainable mortgages, is profoundly disrupting communities, forcing displacement and severing crucial relationships.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In late June, Elsadig was sitting at a water truck station when a drone strike hit the area, severing his left leg.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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Meanwhile, Rovo can handle some of the heavy lifting of triaging tickets by escalating and fully resolving them.

— John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Students often receive guidance from several offices before resolving a single issue with each interaction reflecting only part of the larger picture or need.

— Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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