DISAFFILIATE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

disaffiliate

verb

Definition of disaffiliate

as in to dissociate

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Recent Examples of disaffiliate Phi Delta Theta, the fraternity now disaffiliating with KU, was suspended after multiple hazing incidents were reported through university channels. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025 In 1914, for example, the white founders of the Assemblies of God, USA decided to disaffiliate from the predominantly Black Church of God in Christ. — Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024 The policy allowing churches to disaffiliate, often called Paragraph 2553, received approval in 2019 and expired in 2023. — Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 1 May 2024 The median worship attendance for disaffiliating churches and all United Methodist churches was 38, the report states. — Liam Adams, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for disaffiliate

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The moves toughen the environment in Brazil for giants like Google, Meta and TikTok, who have long tried to dissociate themselves with crimes online committed by users.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
This tadpole-like object is a clump of denser nebulosity that hasn't been completely photo-dissociated by the Trifid's radiation field yet.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of dissociate

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The rare meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen high-level diplomatic channels with Moscow, even as European allies have intended to keep the nation isolated while the war continues.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
When practical, keep at least one backup disconnected from your computer or otherwise isolated from routine activity.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of isolate

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Commissioner Rob Manfred is credited with resolving these complex issues, a feat his predecessor Bud Selig couldn't achieve.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
But if Ohtani doesn’t feel good enough to start Sunday, two extra days of rest probably aren’t to resolve the issue, making a longer leadup more likely.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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Should a major storm threaten, Optimal Transit says Kraaken could detach from its mooring within hours, move away under its own propulsion, and return to reconnect once conditions improve.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
We’re particularly drawn to the removable bolster pillow, which supplies ample neck support for sprawling out but can also be detached for a cleaner appearance.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of detach

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Before installation begins, contractors should evaluate the subfloor and, when necessary, install an uncoupling membrane to absorb movement and help prevent cracking.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
After the Space Shuttle Explorer is struck by debris, she's flung into space on the shuttle's arm, forced to uncouple herself or face being pulled even further into the void.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2026

Definition of uncouple

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The pilot was distracted by the autopilot disconnecting and lost control of the plane, the agency said in its report.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
This isn’t too difficult given how deep Chelsea’s midfielders are and how disconnected the first line of their press has become.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of disconnect

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Interlune’s system cools the gas down to near absolute zero, using cryogenic distillation to fractionate the two isotopes.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
The researchers used a single high radiation dose, whereas human treatments are usually fractionated – that is, given in smaller doses over time.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2025

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