disjointing

verb

Definition of disjointingnext
present participle of disjoint
1
as in separating
to set or force apart disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying

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2
as in disrupting
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjointing
  1. separating
  2. disrupting
  3. shuffling
  4. disturbing
Verb
  • The objective is to rethink the way that end-of-life motorcycle equipment is handled, avoiding unnecessary waste by creating a sustainable and effective method of separating and recycling the plastics used to make helmets.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Go for swiveling storage like this or rotating jewelry boxes, which are ideal for separating smaller pieces (like earring studs) at the top and larger pieces (like brooches) at the bottom.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of separating
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  • Protests keep disrupting life in Dhaka, the capital.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mass deportations and reductions in legal immigration could lead to significant labor shortages, disrupting productivity and economic stability.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of disrupting
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  • But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.
    Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of shuffling
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  • Experts warn that an afternoon or evening coffee could disrupt your circadian rhythm, disturbing your sleep.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Piano Teacher asks you (and teaches you) to stick with disturbing moments and unpleasant characters.
    Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of disturbing
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