Synonyms of breakups

breakups

noun

plural of breakup

as in splits

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces

the breakup of the Soviet Union and the collapse of communism pretty much signaled the end of the Cold War

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splits
• dissolutions
• partitions
• divisions
• separations
• schisms
• cleavages
• fractionations
• divorces
• scissions
• bifurcations
• dispersions
• fractionalizations
• decompositions
• dispersals
• ruptures
• disunions
• subdivisions
• distributions
• polarizations
• segregations
• severances
• breaches
• dismemberments
• diffusions
• segmentations
• administrations
• isolations
• scatterings
• disassemblies
• sequestrations
• apportionments
• atomizations
• dichotomizations
• seclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unions
• associations
• connections
• unifications
• assemblages
• links
• attachments
• linkages
• consolidations
• conjunctions
• combinations
• aggregations
• fusions
• linkups

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breakups

The 6-foot, 227-pound Robinson (50 tackles, three pass breakups, four hurries) is active, dependable and rarely out of position. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

However, Marshall, who contributed 23 tackles, one interception and four pass breakups last season, would have to become a starter or rotational player for that to happen. — Omar Kelly july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

The former Arlington Seguin standout posted 96 tackles (60 solo), three pass breakups and tied for a team-high with five interceptions. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

For an artist like Taylor Swift, who has built a $2 billion career out of musically documenting her romances and breakups, marrying Travis Kelce is almost certain to yield great songwriting material. — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 3 July 2026

The 56-year-old actress and singer shared her intriguing take on breakups. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 30 June 2026

The app has become a quintessential cog in the dating machine—especially in those liminal stages, the flirtations and the breakups. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Advertisement Wilde recognizes that people will inevitably draw parallels between her public breakups and the decisions made by characters in the movie. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026

Last year, Bynum inked a four-year, $60 million to join Indianapolis, and the veteran lived up to his salary with a career-high four picks and eight pass breakups in 2025. — James Boyd, New York Times, 26 June 2026