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unyokes

verb

present tense third-person singular of unyoke
as in divides
to set or force apart unyoke these two boats and tie them to the dock separately

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  1. divides
  2. separates
  3. splits
  4. disconnects
Verb
  • Some may occur randomly when a cell divides and replicates its DNA.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Los Angeles native divides his time between multiple Dropout shows and his job as announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of divides
Verb
  • Leigh went on to explain that the collaborative nature of filmmaking separates it from other art forms, as great films inherently have to result from lots of people working together.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Selena Gomez went from sheer black pumps and capri pants to white stilettos and sculptural cream separates in just under 24 hours.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of separates
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  • Ars Video On a standard smartphone, the app splits the screen with the timeline at the bottom and preview up top.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • If somehow Colorado splits these four games, the Buffaloes may be OK, but this has wheels-off 0-4 potential.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of splits
Verb
  • Strategy often disconnects from execution; and processes and systems evolve independently of purpose.
    — Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Apple says the Control Center button disconnects Bluetooth accessories without fully turning Bluetooth off.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of disconnects
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“Unyokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unyokes. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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