divorcing

verb

present participle of divorce
as in separating
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 divorcing Diana and Charles, who is now King Charles III, welcomed two sons, Princes William and Harry, before divorcing in 1996. — Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 The couple were starred in 1999’s Cruel Intentions together, marrying the same year and divorcing in 2007. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026 Bush went on to marry Grant Hughes in 2022, before divorcing in 2023. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Oct. 2026 The former couple, who lived in Detroit, Michigan, performed together as a folk duo before divorcing in 1967. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The couple landed in Detroit, but Joni moved to New York City in 1967 after divorcing. — Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Bronwyn Newport is in the middle of divorcing her husband Todd Bradley. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 Since divorcing Jeff Bezos, billionaire Mackenzie Scott has mostly made headlines due to her charitable contributions. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 Williams has never directly confirmed that; in fact, she’s discussed feeling uncomfortable performing the song after divorcing the New Found Glory guitarist in 2017. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divorcing
  1. separating
  2. dividing
  3. splitting
  4. disconnecting
Verb
  • For tender rabe that melds seamlessly with pasta and sausage, start by separating the thick stems from the rest of the stalks and giving them a head start before adding the rest.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • It is carried to high speed and altitude by a rocket booster before separating and gliding through the atmosphere toward its target.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of separating
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  • The velocity at time t = 1 could therefore be calculated by dividing the distance traveled between t = 1 and t = 1 + dt, written as s(1 + dt) – s(1), by the time interval dt.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Suggest a specific adjustment, such as changing the timing or dividing the responsibility differently.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dividing
Verb
  • The soift wall secures inside the tent, splitting the floor in half to create a pair of two-sleeper rooms.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Brandon Bell | Getty Images Even so, Joyner told the Wall Street Journal that the company wasn’t splitting up because of regulatory issues.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of splitting
Verb
  • Failing to Shut Off and Drain Outdoor Faucets Simply disconnecting hoses may not be enough for conventional outdoor faucets, as water left in the faucet and supply line can freeze and damage plumbing.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Start with one connection at a time and know that disconnecting an app doesn’t necessarily erase information already collected.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of disconnecting

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