decouple
verb
de·cou·ple
(ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl 
decoupled; decoupling; decouples
: to eliminate the interrelationship of : separate
Examples of decouple in a Sentence
to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion
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Consideration should be given to decoupling from China on frontier, dual-use technology R&D activities.
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Deborah Wince-Smith, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
As markets transition towards digitalization and decentralization, assets like Bitcoin may increasingly decouple from traditional market behaviors, driven instead by technology adoption cycles and digital infrastructure developments.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This has pushed Europe to continue decoupling from Gazprom.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Also, the BlackBird's design aims to decouple the flight path from the aircraft's orientation, promising a smooth and comfortable ride even in less-than-ideal conditions without needing to bank or tilt.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Deborah Wince-Smith, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
As markets transition towards digitalization and decentralization, assets like Bitcoin may increasingly decouple from traditional market behaviors, driven instead by technology adoption cycles and digital infrastructure developments.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This has pushed Europe to continue decoupling from Gazprom.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Also, the BlackBird's design aims to decouple the flight path from the aircraft's orientation, promising a smooth and comfortable ride even in less-than-ideal conditions without needing to bank or tilt.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Decouple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decouple. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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