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as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
political union may no longer be possible for a country continuously racked by religious disunion
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as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
in the 19th century the volatile issue of slavery resulted in the disunion of several Protestant denominations
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Recent Examples of disunion
The Series is just one emblem of a larger state of disunion.
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David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2023
Over the next three years, the country descended into disunion, followed by civil war.
—David W. Blight Max-O-Matic, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
Johnson’s government now says this arrangement is tearing the kingdom apart, creating disunion and strife.
—William Booth, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022
Already, a sense that the government cannot safeguard ordinary people’s interests is feeding the country’s disunion.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2021
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David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2023
Over the next three years, the country descended into disunion, followed by civil war.
—David W. Blight Max-O-Matic, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
Johnson’s government now says this arrangement is tearing the kingdom apart, creating disunion and strife.
—William Booth, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022
Already, a sense that the government cannot safeguard ordinary people’s interests is feeding the country’s disunion.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disunion
Noun
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Social discord, financial struggles, and conflicts abroad continue to consume our country’s time, energy and resources.—
Matthew Beddingfield,
Scientific American,
2 Aug. 2025
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Teammates jumped into the fray to helped quell the discord.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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Others have found a higher risk of relationship dissolution when the woman outearns her husband, and men in this situation have an 11% greater chance of being diagnosed with a mental health problem.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Papal States maintained armies until their dissolution in 1870.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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In Swift's 2008 song, Romeo and Juliet embark on a giddy romance and ultimately overcome the strife between their families to get married.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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These strange yet sublime figures offer an escape from a world that’s become increasingly misunderstood amid raging geopolitical strife.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Blackstock was also Clarkson's manager from 2017 until their 2020 split.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the years after their split, however, he’s largely avoided the spotlight and appears to have spent his time DJing.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Creativity without friction becomes an echo chamber.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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This creates massive friction for mainstream adoption.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Hunter racked up some wild stats across all 13 games in 2024: 96 receptions (121 targets), 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense, along with 36 tackles, 11 pass breakups, four interceptions on defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Aug. 2025
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The rapper, 36, recently shared the news about the breakup with social media.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian officials rejected this position, stating that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict and that only the Russian president has the authority to order a full military withdrawal.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict took place at the White House.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most theatrical display is Woman on a Chariot, set within a circular architectural partition that restricts sightlines and invites discovery.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The setup is similar, with bins of food stored at a counter behind a glass partition.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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“Disunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disunion. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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