Synonyms of divisions

divisions

noun

plural of division

1

as in fences

something that divides, separates, or marks off

we poked our heads over the division between the yards to see what the fuss was about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fences
• dividers
• walls
• partitions
• barriers
• separations
• separators
• boundaries
• borders
• limits

2

as in departments

a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization

the complaints division handled all of the calls from the angry townsfolk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departments
• agencies
• offices
• bureaus
• services
• desks
• branches
• subdivisions
• arms
• subdepartments

3

as in categories

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

one of the major divisions of birds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• categories
• types
• kinds
• groups
• ranks
• classifications
• tiers
• classes
• sections
• species
• families
• brackets
• genera
• leagues
• varieties
• sorts
• generations
• grades
• breeds
• sets
• subdivisions
• orders
• rubrics
• subgroups
• branches
• specialties
• descriptions
• races
• manners
• kidneys
• subclasses
• headings
• specialities
• feathers
• natures
• labels
• likes
• titles
• ilks
• subspecieses

4

as in splits

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces

the assembly line was a major development in the division of labor among workers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splits
• partitions
• dissolutions
• breakups
• schisms
• separations
• cleavages
• subdivisions
• scissions
• fractionations
• bifurcations
• dispersions
• dispersals
• decompositions
• segregations
• distributions
• fractionalizations
• polarizations
• disunions
• ruptures
• divorces
• severances
• segmentations
• administrations
• breaches
• diffusions
• dismemberments
• apportionments
• isolations
• sequestrations
• disassemblies
• scatterings
• dichotomizations
• atomizations
• seclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unions
• associations
• unifications
• assemblages
• links
• connections
• linkages
• attachments
• combinations
• conjunctions
• consolidations
• aggregations
• fusions
• linkups

5

as in distributions

the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group

the person in charge of the division of the profits among the business partners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distributions
• allocations
• dispensations
• apportionments
• allotments
• issuances
• redistributions
• disbursements
• admeasurements
• reallocations
• repartitions
• partitions
• reapportionments
• redivisions
• separations

6

as in discords

a lack of agreement or harmony

that church has been racked by division for some time now, and a split into two denominations seems unavoidable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discords
• frictions
• schisms
• strifes
• conflicts
• discordances
• wars
• warfares
• dissents
• disputes
• clashes
• variances
• hostilities
• disharmonies
• dissensions
• altercations
• dissonances
• divides
• disagreements
• disunities
• inharmonies
• discordancies
• contentions
• disunions
• fissures
• fights
• quarrels
• arguments
• infightings
• disaccords
• dissidences
• collisions
• debates
• antagonisms
• competitions
• squabbles
• bickers
• animosities
• inconsistencies
• enmities
• brawls
• incongruities
• wrangles
• spats
• incompatibilities
• tiffs
• antipathies
• incongruences
• inconsistences
• rows
• rancors
• mix-ups
• scraps
• fallings-out
• run-ins
• jars
• ill wills
• cold wars
• miffs
• hassles
• inconsonances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• harmonies
• concordances
• accords
• concords
• concurrences
• peaces
• cooperations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of divisions

Russia has used troll farms, fake social-media personas, and hacked materials to inflame political divisions in the United States, most notably during the 2016 campaign. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026

Market volatility often benefits trading divisions on Wall Street, but unlike in past bouts of turbulence, the IPO environment is also hot. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Half a century later, that legacy is fraught, mirroring Israel’s deep internal divisions. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Now, as Democrats grapple with deepening divisions over Israel and the war in Gaza, many strategists argue the issue is taking on a similar role inside their party. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

While Starlink's connectivity business is profitable, its average revenue per user is declining, forcing it to subsidize the cash-burning Space and AI divisions. — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Here's a look at some of the key divisions and flashpoints in the case. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Other area teams changing divisions include South Windsor, which will move up to LL after a 6-4 season last year. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2026

Now, fans perceive them as the standard in one of the NFL's toughest divisions, a testament to head coach Ben Johnson. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 July 2026