decouple
verb
de·cou·ple
(ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl 
decoupled; decoupling; decouples
: to eliminate the interrelationship of : separate
Examples of decouple in a Sentence
to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion
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And in recent years, due to fluctuating tariffs, wars, COVID, the need to decouple from China, climate events, and other factors, supply chain nervousness has increased significantly.
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Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The key innovation is that these components can be decoupled from one another.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
The gas and dust in the outer disk are decoupled and noninteracting.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
5 June 2026
Canada is diversifying its partnerships but not decoupling.
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Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The key innovation is that these components can be decoupled from one another.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
The gas and dust in the outer disk are decoupled and noninteracting.
—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
5 June 2026
Canada is diversifying its partnerships but not decoupling.
—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decouple
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“Decouple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decouple. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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