1
as in to separate
to set or force apart
disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying
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as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war
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Recent Examples of disjoint
Set at an odd point in the universe chronology, in the later Republic era but a century before the events of the Prequels, the story of intrigue within the Jedi order felt disjointed, confusing and irrelevant, leading to a 19% audience score.
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The move solved one of the company’s biggest streaming problems: a content experience that felt disjointed and confusing to navigate.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
The passing game looked disjointed without star receiver George Pickens to provide a deep threat.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The starting group was disjointed to start Sunday as they were deadlocked and even trailed at points through much of the first half.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The move solved one of the company’s biggest streaming problems: a content experience that felt disjointed and confusing to navigate.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
The passing game looked disjointed without star receiver George Pickens to provide a deep threat.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The starting group was disjointed to start Sunday as they were deadlocked and even trailed at points through much of the first half.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjoint
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This stylish oasis is separated from the main spa and boasts an intimate relaxation lounge with Fendi furniture and a mother-of-pearl shower for two.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The plan to separate Lionsgate into two entities — Lionsgate Studios and Starz Entertainment — now awaits regulatory approval and then a shareholder vote.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Amyloid plaques accumulate between neurons, disrupting communication and leading to memory loss and cognitive decline, while tau tangles accumulate inside neurons, disrupting their normal function and leading to neuronal death.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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While many organizations prioritize technology, additional areas outside the technological realm can disrupt security capabilities and affect vulnerability management.—
Dewayne Hart,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The galleries are categorized according to three themes — religion, kingship, and society — and divided into historical eras: Predynastic, the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, the Late Kingdom, Ptolemaic (Greek) Egypt, and the Roman period.—
Kate McMahon,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Astrology divides the zodiac into elemental groups: Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Each element reflects a distinct set of traits and tendencies.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some residents have confused local law enforcement for ICE agents, said Earl Stoddard, an assistant chief administrative officer in Montgomery County, a sign of locals' anxieties that their neighborhood could be the agency's next target.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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After a whirlwind of speculation and confusing back-and-forth negotiations, the Jacksonville Jaguars have officially hired former Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their new head coach.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Romero split her childhood between the sprawling metropolis of Houston and the remote Chemehuevi reservation in Mojave Desert, CA.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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That amount would be split between border security, such as wall funding and money for Border Patrol agents, and modernizing U.S. defense systems.—
Cami Mondeaux,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Jan. 2025
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Do not use strong perfumes or colognes, which can disturb the experience for others.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The show is a display of staged orderly chaos, models walking across a hilly, grassy arena, crossing in and out around the little knolls, never disturbing or interrupting each other’s paths.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
21 Jan. 2025
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That library was the hub of the community, and losing it will disconnect the community further.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Battery packs must be disconnected during security inspection.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2025
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As he’s been awaiting trial in Charlotte since his arrest in 2012 on a first-degree murder charge, Perkins has been shuffled between the Mecklenburg County jail, Broughton Hospital, Central Prison, and Central Regional Hospital dozens of times.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Players can shuffle and rearrange the board of words to help them with guessing the connections.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Disjoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjoint. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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