DISSOCIATIONS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

dissociations

noun

plural of dissociation

as in dissolutions

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Noun

Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.

— Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026

Definition of dissolutions

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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

Definition of breakups

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But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
Annis, a fan-favorite Islander from Season 8 of the Peacock dating series, known for doing the splits in the villa, connected with viewers for her confidence, honesty, and passion for life.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 July 2026

Definition of splits

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This release offers insights into labor-market tightness by showing the number of job openings and hires, along with a breakdown of why employees left their jobs (quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations such as retirement).

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
But that’s not for another decade or so, and separations will likely continue rising until then.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of separations

Noun

For some, the reason behind such estrangements might seem clear to both parties.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026

Definition of estrangements

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