ASUNDER Synonyms: 4 Similar and Opposite Words

asunder

adverb

ə-ˈsən-dər

Definition of asunder next

as in apart

into parts or pieces the environmental organization was torn asunder by bitter rivalries

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

together

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of asunder There's just a pervasive sense of loss, of lives torn asunder for no particular reason, and a cast highly adept at delivering these punches. —

Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026 The world of customer-service sketch TikTok has been torn asunder after it was discovered that Hannah Brown (not that Hannah Brown) attended Kirk’s memorial service. —

Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025 This week, another late-night TV show was struck asunder, the Fed lowered interest rates and a new American Girl doll debuted. —

Holly J. Morris, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025 No engulfment, no tearing asunder. —

Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for asunder

Recent Examples of Synonyms for asunder

apart

Adverb

Soon afterward, their friendship — and partnership — seemed to fall apart.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
What set Brady apart was his diligence and his commitment to his students, Sanders said, noting how he is involved in clubs and extracurricular activities outside the classroom.

— Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026