as in splits
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 divorces
Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
McEntire played Reba Hart, a divorced mom who tries to keep her family together after her husband divorces her for his dental hygienist.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divorces
Noun
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Both Styles and Kravitz had breakups in 2024.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jones and Gonzalez had pass breakups, Anfernee Jennings, Jones, Williams (two) and Chaisson (two) came away with sacks, and Davis and Christian Elliss registered QB hits.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to Harper's Bazaar, the royal family splits their time between the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen and the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace, located on the island of Zealand in Denmark.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Clarke, whose splits and underlying numbers were dominant again, set up Fiala for two shot attempts, the second of which generated a rebound and created a scramble.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be.—
Paul McAdory,
Them.,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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On the other side of the great river that divides them, the Republic of the Congo has led a somewhat less eventful existence.—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … DIVIDED HALLS – Johnson insists US 'not at war' after closed-door Venezuela briefing divides lawmakers.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The right’s schisms were on full display during AmericaFest, Turning Point USA’s annual conference, which took place in Phoenix this past weekend.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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But the debate over how to regulate AI has caused schisms not only in the industry but also within the conservative movement and Republican party.—
Samantha Waldenberg,
CNN Money,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Asked what separates him from Donalds, Collins didn’t directly say.—
Shauna Muckle,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Across the country, communities are experiencing an escalation of militarized immigration enforcement that spreads fear, separates families and violates basic constitutional norms.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Is Bi commenting on the technological ruptures of the sound era?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
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Recent research indicates such degeneration can be a huge factor in Achilles ruptures.—
Matt Villano,
CNN Money,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Divorces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorces. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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