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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That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The actor and his ex-wife Dewan, 44, separated back in 2018 and settled their divorce in September 2024.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, a member of the leading council, went on to aid President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's dissolution of the council, but later came to oppose the move as the rift between two men deepened.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Recovery already underway While the impacts of Melissa are still occurring, recovery is expected to be a greater challenge than usual this year with the dissolution of US AID.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The move is, of course, dividing Americans, with some people arguing that every president makes changes to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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In this stratified society, citizens are divided into seven status levels that determine every aspect of their lives — from housing to occupation to food rations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 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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Many of them may be feeling pressure to sign severance agreements to move on with the layoff.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to his contract, if the council decided to terminate him without cause, he would be owed 12 months severance.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Divorce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorce. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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