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
Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Spencer was married twice, first to her marketing manager and publicist Garry Fields between 1999 and their divorce in 2013, and then to fashion designer and entrepreneur David L. David in 2014.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
But for the revival, the role was recast, with The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng (who was born in Malaysia and grew up in Singapore) taking over as Kahn.
Chieng debuts as Kahn in the revival’s eighth episode, which sees Kahn and his wife Minh hiding the fact that they got divorced.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The couple wed in 2014, just one year after her divorce from Garry Fields in 2013.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Spencer was married twice, first to her marketing manager and publicist Garry Fields between 1999 and their divorce in 2013, and then to fashion designer and entrepreneur David L. David in 2014.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Lohan, 39, played dual roles in Disney’s remake, starring as twins Hallie and Annie, who were separated when their parents, Nick Parker (Dennis Quaid) and Elizabeth James (Natasha Richardson), divorced.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
But for the revival, the role was recast, with The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng (who was born in Malaysia and grew up in Singapore) taking over as Kahn.
Chieng debuts as Kahn in the revival’s eighth episode, which sees Kahn and his wife Minh hiding the fact that they got divorced.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divorce
Verb
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There are no plans to split off linear television since CBS is doing well and Par’s cable assets are a smaller percentage of its overall business now than at Comcast or WBD.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hudson was split between two buildings this year to accommodate quick enrollment growth, with sixth grade students attending class in one location, while seventh and eighth grade students attend another.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Soon: Report More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match A New Beginning After the breakup of Toxic Attraction, Dolin's career on the brand stalled before her eventual release.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Jose Peralta School of Dreamers in Queens, and her mom were separated from her 19-year-old brother during an immigration check-in on Tuesday at 26 Federal Plaza, according to the family and their advocates.—
Cayla Bamberger,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Human beings have spent millennia building homes, fences, and societies to separate ourselves from nature (and for good reasons).—
Marc Berman
August 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Focused on expanding their notorious drug and money laundering organization outside of Detroit, their strained relationship has left the brothers divided.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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The idea of a playing captain, something not seen since Arnold Palmer led and competed in 1963, has divided opinion across the golf world.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the case of Bill, that ultimately means enticing him back into society with the appetizing waft and convivial chatter of a barbecue party—a small coup for social connection amid the inertia of alienation.—
Adrienne Matei,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, in the case of Kafka, a highly idiosyncratic writer, whose very name has become a byword for modern alienation and bureaucratic absurdity, the influence of his elegant and long-canonical early translators Willa and Edwin Muir still looms large.—
Mark Harman
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Give yourself permission to disconnect from the noise.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Figma slashed its internal valuation to just $10 billion and offered employees a voluntary exit package of three months’ severance.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Spokesperson Joe Osborne said affected employees have been provided severance.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
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“Divorce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorce. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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