as in divides
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnects
Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Heybike has included several safety features like a magnetic kill switch that shuts off the power if the rider disconnects from the bike, a reverse assist that helps you back out of tight places, and throttle reset protection, which guards against unintentional launches.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Alberta’s original Nordic spa disconnects bathers from technology while connecting them to the great outdoors.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Might be the same WiFi issue, but CarPlay constantly disconnects and music often times has micro skips.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Heybike has included several safety features like a magnetic kill switch that shuts off the power if the rider disconnects from the bike, a reverse assist that helps you back out of tight places, and throttle reset protection, which guards against unintentional launches.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Alberta’s original Nordic spa disconnects bathers from technology while connecting them to the great outdoors.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Might be the same WiFi issue, but CarPlay constantly disconnects and music often times has micro skips.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnects
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The company divides services into distinct phases — typically including investigation, resolution and ongoing support — helping taxpayers understand how their case progresses from evaluation to resolution.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with one half under Israeli military control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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In flying cars, that difference often separates experimental designs from aircraft ready for real-world service.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This level of oversight and focus is what separates expert DHI centers from clinics that merely advertise the technique.—
Daniel Fusch,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Birdie’s life splits apart when her parents separate, her father taking Birdie’s beloved sister and her mother going on the run with Birdie.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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In late 2025, Gee and nine of her classmates at Monroe County High School spent 33 days studying under sculptor Andrew Wielawski, who splits his time between his studios in south central rural Kentucky and Italy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jacob refuses, severs his bond with the pack, and helps the Cullens protect a rapidly declining Bella.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Sarmiento’s exit severs Brighton’s ties with players from Ecuador after Moises Caicedo was sold to Chelsea in August 2023 and Pervis Estupinan moved to AC Milan last summer.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Disconnects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnects. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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