DETACH Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

detach

verb

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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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 device's power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, according to the CPSC, which can lead to cord damage over time and pose shock and fire hazards. —

Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025 The water tank is easy to detach, and two mop pads are included. —

Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025 The pods can also be detached from the ring and attached directly together to form a train. —

Kimberley Snaith, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025 This imbalance often leaves one partner feeling overburdened while the other becomes more passive or detached from the emotional weight of the relationship. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for detach

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The tiny devices were removed from the ferrets after four days in the wild.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Core inflation, which removes the volatile food and energy categories, increased 3.3% in January compared to last year and had the biggest month-to-month jump since last March.

— Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025