as in disengaging
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as in removing
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 withdrawing
to avoid engaging with or participating in something
They were reticent people, completely detached from social life.
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Recent Examples of detaching
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
An issue with a solid rocket booster motor detaching during launch on the second flight, though, delayed that certification until March 2025.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The recall comes six months after Tesla and the NHTSA recalled roughly 46,000 Cybertrucks that were at risk of a trim panel detaching.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
As of October 23, the company had received 158 reports of the curling iron barrel detaching, including six minor burn injuries.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
The injuries were reportedly caused by the swing seat detaching from the swing frame.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The potential supercycle is detaching the chipmaking sector from the rest of the market.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 11 May 2026
There have been reports of the zipper slider detaching while in use in the United Kingdom.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
At the time of reporting, the company had received at least 68 reports of the wire bristles detaching from the brush.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
There have been at least 15 reports of the zipper head detaching from the garment, the CPSC said Thursday, but no injuries have been reported.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
There have been at least 38 reports of and reviews mentioning the bristle detaching from the brushes, Weber said, and four reports of people who swallowed the metal bristles and sough medical treatment to remove them from their throat or digestive tract.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
An issue with a solid rocket booster motor detaching during launch on the second flight, though, delayed that certification until March 2025.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The recall comes six months after Tesla and the NHTSA recalled roughly 46,000 Cybertrucks that were at risk of a trim panel detaching.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
As of October 23, the company had received 158 reports of the curling iron barrel detaching, including six minor burn injuries.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
The injuries were reportedly caused by the swing seat detaching from the swing frame.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The potential supercycle is detaching the chipmaking sector from the rest of the market.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 11 May 2026
There have been reports of the zipper slider detaching while in use in the United Kingdom.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
At the time of reporting, the company had received at least 68 reports of the wire bristles detaching from the brush.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
There have been at least 15 reports of the zipper head detaching from the garment, the CPSC said Thursday, but no injuries have been reported.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detaching
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Those who found Hillary Dawa were members of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), which sets the routes, ropes and ladders through the Khumbu Icefall at the start of the season, and is in charge of removing waste from the mountain once climbers have left.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Regularly cleaning filters, emptying dust containers, and removing hair from the brush roll can help keep the machine running efficiently for years.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Now that more and more users are disengaging and often leaving those platforms entirely, the AI bots are moving in, often at the instigation of the social media platforms themselves.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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That can look like changing the subject, making a joke, or disengaging altogether when things start to feel more serious.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Edmonton Oilers’ offseason received a jolt on Thursday after an article from Mark Spector at Sportsnet outlined that the Oilers and veteran defenceman Darnell Nurse are reaching a crossroads that will, sooner or later, see a parting of ways.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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After mutually parting ways with Under Armour in 2023 and ending a 13-year partnership, the four-time NBA champion has signed a massive 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The security perimeter kept demonstrators at a distance from the facility, with barricades and checkpoints separating roughly 100 protesters from the detention center.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Historical memory is hugely helpful in separating false promises from sincere innovation, and that should make living legends ideal for steadying progress.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz isn’t in the tournament after withdrawing because of a wrist injury.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Depending on the circumstances, you may be restricted from withdrawing funds, making purchases with your debit card, transferring money or paying bills.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Today, there’s a clear line of separation in prestige between a CFP appearance and a bowl invitation.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Across the tri-service medical corps, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the rate of recruitment has consistently struggled to keep pace with separations.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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In Topawa, guests visit the Tohono O’odham Cultural Center to learn how the desert’s original stewards have flourished for millennia despite the modern line dividing their ancestral lands.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Today’s wealthy are increasingly dividing their fortunes between multiple advisors based on their specialties, rather than relying on one or two trusted firms.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The fundamental goal of the 1787 Constitution was to establish a republican form of government — and that meant disentangling the traditional powers of the monarch and placing them in different branches of government.—
David French,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Embedded in a patriarchal family within an oppressive society, Mrie faces the challenge of disentangling herself from both.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Detaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detaching. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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