decouple

verb

de·​cou·​ple (ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl 

decoupled; decoupling; decouples

transitive verb

: to eliminate the interrelationship of : separate

Synonyms of decouple

• separate
• divide
• split
• disconnect
• uncouple
• sever

Examples of decouple in a Sentence

to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion

Recent Examples on the Web

Congress should enable American consumers by expanding HSA eligibility to all Americans, decoupling HSAs from high-deductible insurance plans, and expanding HSA-eligible expenses to prioritize wellness and longevity through prevention, fitness, health program memberships and screenings. —Deborah Autor, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026

The structural forces at play—China’s supply chain dominance strategy, America’s decoupling push, the rare earths standoff—aren’t the kind of thing that gets resolved in bilateral meetings. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026

Over the weekend, statements from both sides have started to demystify the outcomes of a meeting that was largely about resetting the tone between the world’s top economies after a fractious year that drove both to the edge of decoupling. —Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026

There, Tokyo champions decoupling and sovereign infrastructure. —Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for decouple

• couple
• supple
• thermocouple
• uncouple