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as in disconnected
not clearly or logically connected
a delirious inmate whose unconnected ramblings frustrated the staff
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as in single
not physically attached to another unit
the unconnected houses in the private development have common areas and share certain facilities
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Recent Examples of unconnected
After the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami that killed about 20,000 people, the designer, Itaru Sasaki, opened the phone up to the public, inspiring many people around the world to construct their own unconnected rotary booths.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
In Visconti’s world, these things are not unconnected.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
In fact, this appears to be a movie entirely unconnected from any reality yet discovered.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Humla is unconnected to Nepal’s national road network.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
In Visconti’s world, these things are not unconnected.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
In fact, this appears to be a movie entirely unconnected from any reality yet discovered.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Humla is unconnected to Nepal’s national road network.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconnected
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If these feelings of loneliness persist and Gen Z continues to feel disconnected from their communities, there could be ripple effects on everything from civic engagement to mental health crises, according to Driscoll.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Locked in the Grabber’s basement, the boy begins receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer’s victims.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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For Pisano’s procedure earlier this year, the NYU team used a donor pig with a single genetic edit—a gene knockout to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs’ cells.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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These cameras capture just about everything, which can make for some pretty interesting footage whether that's a load of lumber flying and hitting a single vehicle on a busy overpass or a tornado tearing through a building in Lincoln, Nebraska in a matter of seconds.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The tune, which credited both Sting and The Police as separate acts, landed on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and Hot Rap Songs lists.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a separate video, longtime viewers shared their appreciation for Scarborough's steady-handed reporting and his tendency to reach out when fans wrote into the show.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Premier League this season is inconsistent, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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True, Anthony Richardson is wildly inconsistent but he’s got the big arm to burn the Broncos deep as Jameis Winston did before Denver’s bye.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The rattled and disjointed offense never got going as the unit ran out of time to erase a growing deficit.Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
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Still, the messaging toward these voters has been a little disjointed at times.Philip Eliott / Detroit, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Prediction: Bengals 37, Cowboys 30 Matt Levine: The Bengals have been one of the more frustrating teams this season.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Unconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconnected. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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