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disaffiliation

noun

Definition of disaffiliationnext
as in dissociation

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Recent Examples of disaffiliation Nearly 60% percent of participating members later confirmed our decision in a vote about disaffiliation. — Chris Ferguson, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026 As assimilation and disaffiliation have transformed the community, more observant populations have taken on a larger role. — Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026 The vision, centered on spreading the gospel to others, comes at a moment when church apathy and disaffiliation is on the rise across the nation, Martin said. — Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaffiliation
  1. dissociation
  2. dissolution
  3. breakup
Noun
  • Jurors heard that after Callan’s birth, Clancy struggled with debilitating depression, sleep deprivation, intense anxiety, psychotic symptoms of dissociation, and intrusive thoughts about harming herself and the kids.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
  • People experiencing psychosis, dissociation, tics, and other problems after meditating were asking for help.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissociation
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  • Standard assays for measuring plastic breakdown are exceptionally slow because solid PET plastic resists dissolution, stretching testing timelines across several days.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Although the establishment of the broad pro-democracy bloc that set aside other disagreements was a necessary response to a political crisis, its eventual dissolution will also probably be a sign of civic health.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissolution
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  • But Lester came up with a massive pass breakup on fourth-and-goal against the Red Wolves.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Evan Sorkness made key defensive plays in the win, including two pass breakups.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakup

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“Disaffiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaffiliation. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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