DIVORCEMENT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

divorcement

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Definition of divorcement

as in severance

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But the high turnover built into their jobs means that their employers can invest less in their training and avoid the management costs otherwise associated with layoff severance and fair treatment on the job.

— Paul Osterman, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
The Partnership for Public Service estimates the cost of the 2025 workforce actions at roughly $71 billion when severance, paid administrative leave, rehiring, and lost productivity are tallied.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of severance

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The couple announced their separation in 2006, and their divorce was finalized in 2007.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
That added thermal control is especially important for larger ABS, ASA, nylon, and carbon-fiber prints, where stable chamber temperatures help reduce warping, shrinkage, and layer separation across the Max 4’s nearly 400mm build volume.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of separation

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Yoon’s style recalls the stricken narrative detachment of the young soldiers in Remarqué’s and Hemingway’s World War I and Tim O’Brien’s Vietnam.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
The Shards is a series made for (and probably by) people who can’t always distinguish among kitsch, camp, ironic detachment and affectionate nostalgia, and, frankly, don’t care.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of detachment

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Beanie Bishop, one of the team’s newest corners, had two interceptions and a pass breakup.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
In the second half, interior defensive lineman Leki Fotu, who started the game on defense, nearly intercepted a Carson Wentz pass with some good anticipation and a pass breakup underneath.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakup

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Add to that simple arithmetic of spouses, divorces and outlier legal risks, and one of the primary forces for the dissolution of previous wealth or company control becomes self-evident.

— Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Goodman laments the dissolution of the Creative Alliance and the incendiary action of its former participants.

— Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026

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