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

Max Martin, Grande sings of blowing through breakups and make-ups and enduring mounting exhaustion with mass notoriety while the music swirls patiently and frequently angrily underneath. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Another physical defender with a nose for the ball, Moore had four picks and five pass breakups in 2025. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 31 July 2026

One standout was senior cornerback Teon Parks, a transfer from Colorado, who was sticky in coverage all day with multiple pass breakups, including a highlight interception in a one-on-one drill. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Three total pass breakups over four full-speed practices is less than ideal for any secondary. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026

Later messages referenced multiple breakups and reconciliation. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026

Jackson, meanwhile, ranked seventh on the team in tackles (39) and second behind Bellamy on pass breakups with five. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Fights, breakups, and friendship fallouts can increase anxiety. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 12 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