as in to divide
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnect
In a space like a cozy sunroom, that's intended to serve as a relaxing place to disconnect, avoid putting your televisions or computers here.
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
Ukraine had in fact disconnected from the Russian grid for a test just hours before Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Like other digital translators in this guide, when they’re disconnected from your smartphone’s internet connection, many of the features are unusable.
—Séamus Bellamy, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
In 2022, the state’s utility companies disconnected the sixth-highest number of utility customers in the nation, despite having the 18th largest state population, according to a study from the Center for Biological Diversity and other groups.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
Ukraine had in fact disconnected from the Russian grid for a test just hours before Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Like other digital translators in this guide, when they’re disconnected from your smartphone’s internet connection, many of the features are unusable.
—Séamus Bellamy, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
In 2022, the state’s utility companies disconnected the sixth-highest number of utility customers in the nation, despite having the 18th largest state population, according to a study from the Center for Biological Diversity and other groups.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnect
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Putin sees it as a way to divide the West, analysts say.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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President Trump and billionaire sidekick Elon Musk Tuesday accused the liberal media of trying to divide them to thwart their shared political agenda.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The January Starship mishap occurred over the North Atlantic after the 171-foot (52-meter) Starship separated from the Super Heavy rocket booster that hauled it toward space.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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After Ruby’s arrest, Kevin, who had been separated from his wife for a year, filed for divorce and began seeking to regain custody of his four children.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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The two funds still split 42% of the stock, with a current market value of $650 million.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Peterson played six seasons in the NFL, splitting his tenure between the Rams and the Arizona Cardinals before retiring in 2021.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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Curio Legacy Ventures, Inc., a nuclear energy startup headquartered in Washington, DC, has set out to resolve all those dilemmas.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In resolving antitrust claims, the settlement could spawn conflicts with state laws as well as with other federal laws, including Title IX, labor and employment laws.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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But now, Trump’s shutdown of foreign assistance severed 60% of Hias’ funding overnight.—
Ellen Knickmeyer and Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The House Education Committee on Friday advanced a bill that would sever Idaho’s ties with the University of Washington’s medical school — after half the committee voted to delay a vote until next week.—
Ryan Suppe,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnect. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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