dissociation

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Recent Examples of dissociation In this moment, left-wingers increasingly seem to have realized that the answer to modern trolls surfing debate formats to virality isn’t dissociation and containment but to get in the ring and fight back. Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025 It's considered a mild form of dissociation, which is a disconnect between the present moment and your thoughts, feelings, memories, and actions. Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Oct. 2025 Natural cannabis users showed elevated dissociation with some improvement. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Compartmentalization and dissociation, in other words. Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dissociation
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Noun
  • While later albums such as 1979’s The Long Run also ascended to the platinum sales plateau before the group’s temporary dissolution in 1980, the content of Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) and Hotel California provides the foundation on which the Eagles’ long-term success has been built.
    Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • His announcement shocked the global media—and would play a pivotal role in the dissolution of Harry’s relationship with his family, which would culminate in Meghan and Harry’s 2020 decision to step back from senior royal duties and move to North America.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Neal, a Fresno State transfer, ranked fifth on the team with 55 tackles and had a team-high 2 interceptions, 10 pass breakups and 2 tackles for loss.
    Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Durant, meanwhile, tied for the team lead with three interceptions while adding seven breakups.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Dissociation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissociation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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