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

Chinese rockets have been a problem in this area before, with unguided reentries and in-orbit breakups in low-Earth orbit. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

On top of the breakups, Richards’ mother and Sambora’s father were both battling cancer. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2026

The series, which Gen Z has recently taken for a first spin as obsessed over on social media, follows the quartet’s rise and fall as a friend group through myriad breakups and breakdowns. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Many are navigating divorce, illness, breakups, or a reconsideration of their religious beliefs. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

The group navigates high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets and shifting allegiances — both in the courtroom and within their own ranks — as well as a fierce rivalry with competitor Carrington Lane (Paulson). — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Kansas safety Taylor Davis had two pass breakups, marking a new career high, while also adding his second career tackle for loss. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Davien, a defensive back, made four tackles and two pass breakups. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Visitors to the Subreddit have asked for (and received) recommendations for weird girl books about reconnecting with sisters, weird girl books for the newly sober, weird girl books about breakups and weird girl books set in South Carolina. — Abby McCarter, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026