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

Anhor The Great had so many pass breakups that counting would’ve been a fool’s errand. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Sophomore cornerback Gil Jackson made multiple pass breakups, including one in the end zone in the second half to a force a field goal. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

In between came a whirlwind of romances, reunions, breakups, and weddings—all punctuated by some extraordinary gems. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

The former had 46 total tackles, five pass breakups and four interceptions as a sophomore in 2024, and the latter had 14 tackles and two pass breakups as a freshman in that same season. — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026

Hunter finished his rookie campaign with only 28 catches, 298 yards and one touchdown on offense, with three pass breakups and 15 total tackles on defense. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Toure led Miami last season with 84 tackles and also had six pass breakups, three tackles for loss and two sacks. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Cornerback Kader Kohou and safety Tanner McCalister had breakups in 7-on-7 going against Nussmeier. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Audiences are watching these talents endure new relationships, breakups, partners cheating and divorces. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026