divorcement

noun

Definition of divorcementnext
as in severance

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  1. severance
  2. separation
  3. detachment
  4. breakup
  5. dissolution
Noun
  • Meta Platforms said Wednesday its second-quarter profit declined even as revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations, as legal expenses and severance costs for recent layoffs weighed on its results.
    — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The company beat on the top line but missed Wall Street’s earnings forecast on the legal and severance-related charges.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of severance
Noun
  • The distinct work and life separation shown in ‘Severance’ stunts the development of both sides of the characters.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married for 27 years before announcing their separation in September 2023 and finalizing their divorce in June 2025.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
Definition of separation
Noun
  • Home, intended for recovery, often becomes an extension of work, preventing crucial detachment, especially when their partners also struggle to unwind.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The South Carolina State Guard caisson detachment will carry Graham’s remains.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of detachment
Noun
  • Later messages referenced multiple breakups and reconciliation.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • Paramount also faces a $7-billion breakup penalty if the blockbuster deal ultimately falls apart.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of breakup
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  • Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.
    — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
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