UNYOKE Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

unyoke

verb

ˌən-ˈyōk

Definition of unyoke

as in to divide

to set or force apart unyoke these two boats and tie them to the dock separately

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Recent Examples of unyoke Small, snug, and unyoked from laptop or phone, AirPods are easy to wear for hours at a time, without a second thought. — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 June 2019

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Democrats divided over Israeli conduct Khanna is the second Democrat considering a White House bid to visit the region this week.

— Rami Ayyub, USA Today, 11 July 2026
That might mean structured group tasks in which pupils have to negotiate disagreement rather than simply divide the workload.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of divide

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There will be two 15-minute periods (plus stoppage time) separated by a short break.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Families torn apart The disaster has led to a particularly complex situation for those children who were separated from parents whose fate remains unclear.

— Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of separate

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Trust becomes difficult when AI systems are disconnected from the operational realities they're expected to influence.

— Dave Link, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Rather than accelerating execution, this growing network of stakeholders and disconnected AI tools is increasing operational complexity and extending delivery timelines.

— Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of disconnect

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Having split his rehab between his native Australia and the States, Toohey remained in touch with his Warriors teammates and the team’s medical staff, even if their ability to help him was limited after the Warriors waived him in December.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Using that Ducato model as its starting point, Westfalia splits it into three separate levels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Definition of split

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Laurino told us the program hinged on a consent form the mothers were supposed to sign severing all rights to the child.

— Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 12 July 2026
The appeal stems from 2023 when a trial judge ruled that Heidelberg’s predecessor, Hanson Quarry had wrongfully severed the village’s storm sewer line in 1992.

— Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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