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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a thoughtful book about the nation's bifurcation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
a divisive issue that caused the bifurcation of the political party
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Recent Examples of bifurcation
The dynamics derive from principles of symmetry, consensus, and bifurcation in networked systems, exploiting instability as a means to flexibly transition from one stable solution to another.
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Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Mar. 2018
But the archaeological samples defied this seasonal bifurcation.
—Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Some automakers do that, but I was told the bifurcation of the pack is important to GM because the pack is a structural element of the vehicle.
—Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
According to Variety, this bifurcation will likely result in the film’s current release date of October 3 being pushed back.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
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Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Mar. 2018
But the archaeological samples defied this seasonal bifurcation.
—Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Some automakers do that, but I was told the bifurcation of the pack is important to GM because the pack is a structural element of the vehicle.
—Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
According to Variety, this bifurcation will likely result in the film’s current release date of October 3 being pushed back.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bifurcation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcation
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Exacerbating the divergence in personal taste, cultural references and shared language between Gen-Z men and women.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The divergence in sentiment comes down to uncertainty.—
Ian Mount,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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When the couple split, their assets and properties were divided per the agreement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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After a dramatic split from his onetime girlfriend and cofounder, Phil Shawe bought out her half of their translation firm in 2018.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Those seeking juicy insights about intra-group dynamics or the dissolution of the marriages between Faltskog and Ulvaeus and Andersson and Lyngstad during ABBA’s pinnacle should look elsewhere.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The potential dissolution of Tuvalu presents companies with new challenges in domain management.—
Daniel Strauss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired One But Many, a documentary that explores the intensifying conflict between humans and wildlife across the globe.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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Wells’s attempt to hold the two in balance relied on a division between art and politics, but that division is entirely illusory.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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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
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His pointed remarks underscored the uncertainty facing the Palais de la Découverte, the scientific museum previously sealed off by a non-original partition wall.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
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Under the statute, additional partition methods may be considered.—
Rusty Smith,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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The behavior of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris) during separation from and reunion with the owner: A questionnaire and an experimental study.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Of course, rumors about a possible separation pop up from time to time, but there doesn’t seem to be anything concrete about them.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
20 June 2025
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Some have suggested the schism could fracture the president’s coalition.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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Trump’s openness to a possible U.S. involvement has led to schisms within the Republican community and beyond, and has notably impacted his allyship with a certain former Fox News host.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 June 2025
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“Bifurcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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