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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
a detached observer at company parties, taking it all in and saying very little
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as in single
not physically attached to another unit
a detached garage on the side of the house
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as in removed
to take (something) away from or off of something else to which it is joined
Detach the lower portion of the invoice and send it back with your payment.
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as in disengaged
to avoid engaging with or participating in something
They were reticent people, completely detached from social life.
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Recent Examples of detached
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
The 28-point plan nods to this US administration’s semi-detached view of NATO, the cornerstone of peace in Europe for 80 years.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
But with a bit of effort, removable covers can be detached from the bathroom ventilation fan and put into the dishwasher for a deep clean.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The features include one fireplace, a basement, central air and a detached garage.
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The Giants‘ Dexter Lawrence, a homegrown, two-time, second-team All-Pro defensive tackle, has seemed detached and disenfranchised this season.
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The recognition also reflects a shift at CES 2026, where many robotics companies emphasized real-world deployment timelines instead of distant promises.—
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Ole Miss likely had the rooting interest of many in America, and not only because the Rebels’ modest history in the sport boasted only one recognized national championship, and that one in distant 1960.—
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According to another shopper, the battery lasts long enough to clean their entire apartment in one single charge.—
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Cosmic said the Santa Rosa home is the first single-family home being built using its AI technology.—
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Investigators removed the children from Brian's home.—
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The move means the UAE has removed British universities from a list of higher education institutions eligible for state scholarships amid growing tensions over London's decision not to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, The Financial Times reported.—
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The father disengaged from the physical altercation with his son and retreated behind the uniformed police officers.—
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People who are disengaged from issues of inequity, and who don’t invest in learning and growing as allies, experience lower self-confidence at work and have lower job satisfaction.—
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
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The 25-year-old Chiefs receiver appears in a separate photo posted to the same Instagram account.—
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While donated blood is called whole blood, stewards of the blood supply will split and spin blood into separate bags with just red blood cells or with the plasma.—
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Iran’s opposition is weak, divided, largely in exile.—
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But our fragmented media landscape and the dominance of social media have left us polarized and divided.—
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Former North Crowley standout Ka’Morreun Pimpton also withdrew his name from the portal Sunday.—
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrew its troops last week following a deadline from Saudi Arabia.—
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“Detached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detached. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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