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as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
a disconnected narrative of her time in a mental hospital
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as in single
not physically attached to another unit
a disconnected computer terminal
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as in divided
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnected
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
With the exception of the mother-daughter pair of Estelle Getty’s Sophia and Bea Arthur’s Dorothy, the Golden Girls were conspicuously disconnected from their descendants.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The status light shines solid blue when the camera is recording, slowly blinks blue during setup, pulses blue during two-way audio communications, and flashes blue and red when Wi-Fi is disconnected.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
With the investigation into the John Dutton murder plot taking up most of the narrative real estate in this final half-season, the ranch hands and their stories have felt more disconnected and irrelevant than ever.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
With the exception of the mother-daughter pair of Estelle Getty’s Sophia and Bea Arthur’s Dorothy, the Golden Girls were conspicuously disconnected from their descendants.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Authorities disconnected electricity in the area for safety.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The status light shines solid blue when the camera is recording, slowly blinks blue during setup, pulses blue during two-way audio communications, and flashes blue and red when Wi-Fi is disconnected.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnected
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There is not a single coach in the history of football free of criticism.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Popeye and Tintin will soon be free to roam, punch, and investigate without a single copyright holder in sight.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The tune, which credited both Sting and The Police as separate acts, landed on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and Hot Rap Songs lists.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a separate video, longtime viewers shared their appreciation for Scarborough's steady-handed reporting and his tendency to reach out when fans wrote into the show.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Malibu Village mall is separated from the coast by two rows of houses, a golf course and Pacific Coast Highway, yet is still at risk because of its proximity to not just the ocean but also Malibu Lagoon.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But while ponytail holders and bobby pins might fare well when given the clear Ziploc baggie treatment, delicate bracelets, earrings, and necklaces can quickly get knotted with other pieces if they’re not separated.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Prediction: Bengals 37, Cowboys 30 Matt Levine: The Bengals have been one of the more frustrating teams this season.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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This tiny ecosystem is part of a detached unit of Death Valley National Park, protected within the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge since 1984.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In Season 2, that vote occurs after each game, and if the majority chooses to quit, the survivors split the pot — everyone gets a little richer and goes home alive.Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The couple will split time between Texas and Virginia, undoubtedly looking for one more property to save.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Others are unconnected to a wider network, like Moving Mountains Giving Circle, a group of 49 women earmarking their collective funds to support social change in Boulder County, Colorado.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That has left about 17,000 people waiting in line, while thousands in need of a home remain unconnected to the system that is supposed to provide them aid.Carly Stern, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Disconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnected. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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