DISSOCIATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

dissociation

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Definition of dissociation

as in dissolution

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Recent Examples of dissociation The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm. — Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026 Interactions often feel impersonal, which leads to mistrust and brand dissociation. — Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 The discovery expands the potential range of rare earth resources, and highlights the industrial and strategic importance of northern dissociation-type deposits. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 There’s a kind of dissociation. — Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissociation

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In particular, the absence of the UAE and the dissolution of the STC have alienated an important southern constituency in the anti-Houthi coalition and deprived the coalition of a militarily capable external backer.

— April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
With the dissolution of the regional FanDuel sports networks, many teams have had to move local broadcasts to either local over-the-air affiliates or streaming services.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

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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
Unfortunately, Samir was in the middle of trying to make a grand romantic gesture when the breakup happened, which included the bros, Julia Fox and a basketball.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

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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

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