DISAFFILIATING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

disaffiliating

verb

present participle of disaffiliate

as in divorcing

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The former couple, who lived in Detroit, Michigan, performed together as a folk duo before divorcing in 1967.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Bonet and Kravitz wed in 1987 after a whirlwind romance, and had a daughter, actress Zoë Kravitz, before divorcing in 1993.

— Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of divorcing

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Pella is currently dividing her time between helping her fiancé study for the law school admissions test and planning her writer friend Owen’s destination wedding off the coast of Rhode Island.

— Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu goes into the election as both the leading candidate and one of the biggest issues dividing voters.

— Matt Bradley, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividing

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That would target true luxury by isolating the top 5% of the market, and would shield the vital professional class that keeps NYC’s economy, healthcare systems and businesses running.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Reduced access to such resources is especially dangerous with strains like Bundibugyo – in the absence of an effective vaccine, tracing the spread of disease and isolating potential disease contacts is especially important.

— Ananya Rupanagunta, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of isolating

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Start with one connection at a time and know that disconnecting an app doesn’t necessarily erase information already collected.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
This can involve releasing residual propellant, relieving pressure, and discharging or disconnecting batteries to reduce the risk of accidental explosions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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Not only successfully resolving all the thousands of cases for individuals, but bringing resources back to our community, providing historic tax relief, securing the border.

— Dan Snyder, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Although each state has its own rules on raising and resolving a challenge from county officials, certifying the election results is a mandatory duty.

— Philip Wang, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

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