as in breakup
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as in to split
to set or force apart
in your head you need to divorce your wishes and fantasies from the realities of the world as it is
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Recent Examples of divorce
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Four days later, on January 20, 1990, Barr married Arnold, but filed for divorce a little over four years later.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 24 June 2025
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 2025
Bezos and Sanchez reportedly met in the mid-2010s and went public with their relationship in 2019 after Sanchez separated from Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell and Bezos divorced his ex-wife Mackenzie Scott.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Noun
The filing specified the terms of the divorce had been uncontested and would only need to be signed off by a judge.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Four days later, on January 20, 1990, Barr married Arnold, but filed for divorce a little over four years later.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
Turns out, the hearing ended in a continuance—and no, she’s still not legally divorced.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 2025
Bezos and Sanchez reportedly met in the mid-2010s and went public with their relationship in 2019 after Sanchez separated from Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell and Bezos divorced his ex-wife Mackenzie Scott.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divorce
Noun
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What strikes me about the breakup songs on the album is that unlike some modern pop hits on that topic, which aren’t afraid to be overly dramatic and use expletives, yours seem pretty civil.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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After the breakup, however, don’t expect your monthly expenses to go down by half.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Boomers’ children aren’t getting hitched as easily, and those who do are less likely to split up.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2025
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That allowed Igor Jesus to put Botafogo in front to stay shortly before the intermission, splitting a pair of PSG defenders to run on to Jefferson Savarino’s perfectly weighted through ball, then beating keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from the top of the box.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The only way to escape is the immediate dissolution of this system and initiate a people’s responsive and democratic government.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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But whatever the reasons for the dissolution, the friendship was rooted in a real bond.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
Verb
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In a game where the Angels and Nationals combined for 24 runs and 30 hits — with the 19 hits and 15 runs given up by the Angels’ pitching staff representing season-worst marks — what ultimately separated the teams was the Angels’ inability to come through with runners on base.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Jun-ho shoots the glass separating the VIPs’ watch tower from the game arena, getting In-ho’s attention.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Shepherd’s gift is allowing the reader to see what everyone else is missing, Edwin’s everyday frustrations, confusions, and alienation.—
Miriam Gershow
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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But being treated as an enemy soon created alienation and resentment.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The issue of getting more involved in the conflict has divided Trump's MAGA base, with some pointing to his campaign promise to keep America out of foreign wars.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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The internet is divided over a recent marketing gimmick involving Sydney Sweeney, who, in collaboration with the men's personal care company Dr. Squatch, authorized the creation and sale of bars of soap containing, among other things, her bathwater.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Terms of any severance will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, the company told the labor department in the letter, dated June 20.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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Over time, even the constant retrieval of sharp braid can create ruts or pitting that can ultimately lead to severance when the line is under pressure.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
Verb
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As highlighted in the report, empathetic managers reduce uncertainty stress by 37% and disconnect by nearly 50%.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
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“Divorce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorce. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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