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
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Recent Examples of breakups
Cornerback Stella Day was an unsung hero for a deep JSerra roster with multiple pass breakups.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Defensive back Edward Rhambo leads the team with six pass breakups and linebacker EJ Smith has two interceptions.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
But from arrests to breaking records, messy breakups and high-profile feuds, Bryan's no stranger to virality.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Thomas had two pass breakups in addition to his interception.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Shortly after the in-person meeting, Kacie bowed out in one of the most bizarre breakups ever shown.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Is this the twilight of the breakups?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Last year’s The Tortured Poets Department, which recounted Swift’s breakups with rocker beau Matty Healy and actor/co-writer Joe Alwyn, bristled at expectations and disappeared into fantasy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Since premiering in February 2020, the Netflix reality series has produced several long-lasting relationships, even amid the drama of blind dating, breakups at the altar and viral reunion show moments.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Defensive back Edward Rhambo leads the team with six pass breakups and linebacker EJ Smith has two interceptions.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
But from arrests to breaking records, messy breakups and high-profile feuds, Bryan's no stranger to virality.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Thomas had two pass breakups in addition to his interception.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Shortly after the in-person meeting, Kacie bowed out in one of the most bizarre breakups ever shown.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Is this the twilight of the breakups?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Last year’s The Tortured Poets Department, which recounted Swift’s breakups with rocker beau Matty Healy and actor/co-writer Joe Alwyn, bristled at expectations and disappeared into fantasy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Since premiering in February 2020, the Netflix reality series has produced several long-lasting relationships, even amid the drama of blind dating, breakups at the altar and viral reunion show moments.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakups
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Robyn is Kody’s last wife after his splits from Christine, Janelle, and Meri.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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The actress had a hard time slumbering after her week one mistakes, and now she’s expected to do a cartwheel into splits after tearing her hamstring?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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The traditional layout of closed, hierarchical office spaces has been replaced with an open office concept featuring glass partitions and bright, interconnected rooms, to encourage team collaboration.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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When visits were eventually permitted, they were limited to 10–20 minutes behind glass partitions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Other appointments include Cindy Holland, Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, who play key roles at Paramount’s streaming and film divisions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, that statewide Democratic dominance masks stark internal divisions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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After buyouts, early retirements, voluntary separations and a Reduction in Force, the agency was shrunk nearly in half earlier this year.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Garrett added that separations can stem from safety concerns, self-harm risk or threats from others inside the facility.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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But aggregate consumer spending masks schisms below the surface.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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This brings us to the differences between the characters, which point to pivotal schisms between Anderson and Pynchon as storytellers.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Breakups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakups. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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