DIVORCEMENT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

divorcement

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Definition of divorcement

as in severance

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Noun

His termination stemmed from an internal dispute with CBS leadership, USA TODAY learned on June 2, which left him without severance or other benefits effective immediately.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2026
After the Paramount deal closes, Zaslav is estimated to receive severance worth up to $887 million (which includes some equity awards in his 2025 compensation package).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of severance

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Following its separation from the city, GLAZA executives hope the nonprofit can work in the animal conservation efforts in Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Each boat also carries onboard sensors, processing hardware, and an innovative magnetic latching mechanism that enables autonomous connection and separation from neighboring robots.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of separation

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Invisibility is no longer neutral; it's perceived as detachment or avoidance, especially amidst constant disruption.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Sonos Noise Cancelling Headphones Deal The Sonos Ace Headphones deliver supreme sonic detachment with world-class Active Noise Cancellation and Dolby Atmos spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Definition of detachment

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The 45-second clip features Oasis’ rowdy crowds and hints at rehearsal footage as Noel and Liam Gallagher talk about their reunion years after Oasis’ acrimonious breakup.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
The track is about cautiously opening yourself up to a new relationship after a painful breakup, finding comfort in someone who appreciates the very qualities a former partner criticized.

— Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of breakup

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As for crypto, 83 House Democrats embarrassingly joined the Republicans to pass the CLARITY Act that would preside over the dissolution of financial protections for the American bank and retirement fund user.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Decertification of the union would lead to the dissolution of the contract, which currently sets pay, benefits and workplace rules for employees.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of dissolution

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