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
Brady was already dating model Gisele Bündchen—the pair married in 2009 and welcomed two kids, Benjamin and Vivian, before divorcing in 2022.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The couple launched a vegan cheese brand before divorcing in 2007.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Here's everything to know about her life, 26 years after divorcing Michael Jackson.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The two married the following year and eventually would have three children before divorcing in 1975.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The couple launched a vegan cheese brand before divorcing in 2007.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Here's everything to know about her life, 26 years after divorcing Michael Jackson.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The two married the following year and eventually would have three children before divorcing in 1975.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divorcing
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Royal Marine Commandos and officers from Britain’s National Crime Agency boarded the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, the body of water separating Britain and France, the ministry said.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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Three massive, tree-like sculptures made of pale wood rise to the ceiling, dividing the room from the inviting bar.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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What are the issues dividing the two sides?—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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After Senegal turned the ball over, Michael Olise made the perfect pass, splitting two defenders, as Mbappé made a move upfield into the box.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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And Whitehall, who began the day in a Tom Ford suit, had to change into a backup suit by Dunhill after splitting his pants.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The disconnecting decision must be made by Centennial City Council and was approved at a recent meeting.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Besides disconnecting space science communities, that could also introduce serious risks in orbit.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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“Divorcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorcing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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