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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
There’s also a bifurcation in who’s spending.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Economic bifurcation The divergence mirrors China’s bifurcated economy, as industries try to adapt to new technologies in the face of a real estate slump and trade disputes with the United States.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
For example, signs of bifurcation blared louder during the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
This is called a bifurcation, or a point where a system can settle into one of two different stable states, depending on small differences in conditions.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Economic bifurcation The divergence mirrors China’s bifurcated economy, as industries try to adapt to new technologies in the face of a real estate slump and trade disputes with the United States.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
For example, signs of bifurcation blared louder during the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
This is called a bifurcation, or a point where a system can settle into one of two different stable states, depending on small differences in conditions.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcation
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In such an environment, acquisition offers have lost meaning, and there is a clear divergence in price expectations between buyers and sellers.—
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CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the Iran war enters its third week, there is a divergence between how the United States and Israel conduct their operations against Tehran and what each nation hopes to accomplish.—
Rafi Schwartz,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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The closeness between the Guards and the clerical regime over the past 20 years, Riboua argued, means a large ideological split from the old regime may not be forthcoming.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alexander is the first NBC journalist to cross over to MS NOW since the split.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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As of publication time, the dissolution of the cooperative had not appeared on a state board agenda, nor was that scheduled for an upcoming meeting, according to the state.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Experts warn that the island’s economic contraction has pushed Cuba into its most perilous state since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, its former economic sponsor and political protector.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Weiner also touted the NYPD’s network of cameras and sensors, which are monitored by members of the NYPD’s intelligence division, and international liaison officers posted in the Middle East as elements providing the department with early-warning detection capabilities.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Soliz announced on LinkedIn his transition into the deputy superintendent role after previously serving as the central division chief for Houston ISD, another Texas school district currently under state control.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The redshirt junior registered 13 tackles over just four games, which included three tackles for loss, a sack and two pass breakups.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Smith was a rotational linebacker last year, ending the season with 31 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two pass breakups.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Combined with its strong fire-resistant properties, these mechanical characteristics make the material particularly well-suited for interior applications such as wall systems, partitions, and other internal fittings, where both safety and durability are critical.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Chief among these is a British partition plan, well under way, to establish an Israeli state in Palestine; Jewish refugees, fleeing persecution in Europe, are already arriving en masse and building settlements in the countryside.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Emma’s kind, matriarchal presence — which has been a constant in the show since season one — is lacking in the first half of this season, underscoring the impact of her separation from Joe.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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The National Transportation Safety Board blamed systemic FAA failures and found the crash was preventable, with concerns including overreliance on visual separation and longstanding risks in the airspace around Reagan National.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The schism runs through a deceptively simple assumption.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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The history of religion, with its thousands of schisms and reformations, is full of pilgrims who, rather than discard their relationship with their sacred text, have found purpose, clarity, and community through defiance.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Bifurcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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