as in to split
to set or force apart
in your head you need to divorce your wishes and fantasies from the realities of the world as it is
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Recent Examples of divorce
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The better question is – what is the appropriate parent plan for your children post-divorce?
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Spears and Federline divorced in 2007.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Stress and Brain Health During The Kardashians teaser, Kardashian discusses her difficult divorce from ex-husband Kanye West (now known as Ye).
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The better question is – what is the appropriate parent plan for your children post-divorce?
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
We’ve been divorced for 40 years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Spears and Federline divorced in 2007.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divorce
Verb
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The teams split the first two games in Toronto.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Earlier surveys reflected similar divisions, underscoring a community sharply split over his candidacy.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perry and Bloom confirmed their breakup in July after more than a decade together, while Trudeau separated from his wife of 18 years, Sophie Grégoire, in 2023.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Hurricanes defense had six tackles for loss (including two sacks), the two interceptions, six more pass breakups and five quarterback hurries.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The game at Paycom Center was a tight affair, with very little to separate the two teams.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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But during their kiss, police swooped in to clear the crowd and wound up separating McSweeney from her kissing partner.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The duo released two more studio albums in the ensuing years, The Art of Falling Apart and This Last Night in Sodom; both charted in the United Kingdom, despite the latter’s release after the group’s dissolution.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Oct. 2025
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The dual actors’ and writers’ strikes disrupted plans to release the movie in the fall of 2023, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter, and from there, strategic disagreements between the studio and MacLachlan led to a dissolution of the relationship.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Senate Republicans are trying to divide Democrats on Thursday with a vote that would pay government workers deemed essential who are working without pay during the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the trailer, Whitney drops the bomb that she is set to start her own MomTok, as the group continues to be divided.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic spanning from Kafka’s birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post–World War I Vienna, Holland’s film captures both the man and the myth, revealing the Metamorphosis writer’s creative vision, alienation, and lasting cultural imprint.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Where the first half of the 1600 conversation explored how young men are drifting toward the right through grievance, alienation and algorithmic content, this installment challenges Democrats to confront their own inertia.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Failing to install the device, or disconnecting or tampering with it, could result in a $600 fine or six months in jail.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Contracts may begin to include stronger guarantees of equity or severance in the event of an acquisition, as workers grow wary of being left behind in a deal.—
Michelle Castillo,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Theetge's contract with the city, obtained by The Enquirer, doesn't mention severance.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Divorce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorce. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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