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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Hunter finished his rookie campaign with only 28 catches, 298 yards and one touchdown on offense, with three pass breakups and 15 total tackles on defense.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Toure led Miami last season with 84 tackles and also had six pass breakups, three tackles for loss and two sacks.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakups

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Naturally, Vicki does not participate in any of the gyrating or the splits that Kyle and Lisa dutifully show off.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
The two met on the film’s set in 2024, following their respective splits from spouses Dalton Gomez and Lilly Jay.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of splits

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Through first-person testimonies and family photos from California communities, the show confronts family separations, civil-liberties violations and the long shadow of deportation campaigns on Mexican American life.

— Isa Farfan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
This means that small separations between objects can become huge down the line — the telltale sign of chaos.

— Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of separations

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In Vietnamese director Lê Bảo’s new film, an extended family confronts various rifts and estrangements in its ranks; years of silence must give way, slowly and haltingly, to communication.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
For some, the reason behind such estrangements might seem clear to both parties.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026

Definition of estrangements

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