1
as in to remove
to take (something) away from or off of something else to which it is joined
Detach the lower portion of the invoice and send it back with your payment.
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2
as in to disengage
to avoid engaging with or participating in something
They were reticent people, completely detached from social life.
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Recent Examples of detach
The Joy-Con controllers – which users can detach from the console – boast a new size and capability.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2025
The top of the 2024 replica ring doesn’t detach, but championship pendants can be purchased separately for $249 apiece.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
But then there’s an undertone of a character who feels detached from what’s happening in the country.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The iconic shuttle is recreated beautifully, and the rocket booster section even detaches during the flight, letting the lander glide back to Earth.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 23 May 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2025
The top of the 2024 replica ring doesn’t detach, but championship pendants can be purchased separately for $249 apiece.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
But then there’s an undertone of a character who feels detached from what’s happening in the country.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The iconic shuttle is recreated beautifully, and the rocket booster section even detaches during the flight, letting the lander glide back to Earth.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detach
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Backstage at Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar, a popular LGBTQ club in Wilton Manors, Jacob Smith carefully removed his gravity-defying, bejeweled blonde wig and light pink costume.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Windshields of cars were shattered, bulldozers were removing rubble.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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When a teen entrepreneur faces team members who aren't meeting deadlines for their custom sticker business, or when a teacher deals with students who seem disengaged during group projects, ChatGPT might suggest: Directive approach: Implement stricter deadlines with clear consequences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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At times last season, Cardoso appeared to disengage entirely from the game in front of her.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The arrests resemble kidnappings because people are abruptly separated from accompanying family members and attorneys and disappear into elevators.—
Pedro Rios,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Kids are less often separated from siblings or forced to change schools.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Such actions may well have suppressed both trade and foreign direct investment, although the declines in both are difficult to disentangle from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
ALLISON CARNEGIE,
Foreign Affairs,
14 May 2025
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Hogg claimed the vote can't be disentangled from his dispute with the party.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
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Americans were also divided over what their separation means for the country, according to the survey, which has a margin of error of 2.1 percentage points.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Model parallelism divides the neural network itself across hardware.—
Jitender Jain,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Related article The world’s second-largest gold storage suddenly has very long lines to withdraw bars As bonds have been volatile and the dollar has weakened amid tariff turmoil, weird investments like silver and platinum have emerged as a way to hedge against the tremendous uncertainty.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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Hardwick began to withdraw from his close circle of friends.—
Martin Padgett
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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The Federal Reserve is now overwhelmingly expected to keep rates on hold during its June and July meetings, with the market split over its September decision, according to the CME FedWatch tool.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The kids split their time between this house and their other parents' homes.—
Stephanie Warsmith,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Hardin fled the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, Arkansas, through a secure entryway on May 25 wearing a fake law enforcement uniform.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The family fled Colombia in 2002, leaving behind comfort and status.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Detach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detach. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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