1
as in apostasies
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in desertions
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defections
Noun
-
This time, though, the schisms between the CDC and the states and professional societies go far beyond the timing of an additional dose of vaccine.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Leicester were extremely dysfunctional in that 2022-23 campaign, with schisms in their midfield that were exploited by opponents.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Everyone’s various infidelities and fights reach boiling point, with Karl and Orson coming to blows at the Christmas block party, Dylan discovering her mother has been lying to her, and Lynette attempting to apologize to Gaby and Carlos for suing them.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2024
-
The show became a massive hit, but eventually, Ball couldn't abide Arnaz's infidelities.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Illusion Of Early Momentum One of the most common misconceptions among emerging franchisors is that rapid early growth guarantees investor appeal.—
Patrick Galleher,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
-
Eliana Bonaguro, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in anxiety disorders, told Newsweek that misconceptions run deep.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Adult fantasy books inspired by Labyrinth often feature strong romantic plots and love interests who are often deviations or reimaginings of Jareth the Goblin King.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
-
There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Other discipline errors snowballed after that.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Alcaraz finished with 30 unforced errors, the same total as his opponent.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Defections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defections. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share