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fractionalizations

noun

plural of fractionalization
as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces new technology has led to the fractionalization of the product's traditional market

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  1. splits
  2. partitions
  3. dissolutions
  4. breakups
  5. divisions
  6. separations
Noun
  • After an on and off relationship marked by multiple splits and reconciliations, the pair eventually filed for divorce.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The power changeup that has been percolating through baseball ever since Félix Hernández and Zack Greinke dominated with the pitch seems to have reverse-platoon splits, according to the model.
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • Thin partitions marked an early attempt to slice the space into smaller rooms, but the original brick walls remained bare, shivering with cobwebs, where someone had pasted a picture of a man, holy hands bracketing a redbrick heart.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Construction includes new interior partitions, walls, floors, ceiling finishes, lighting and electrical systems.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of partitions
Noun
  • 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
  • The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.
    — Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Definition of dissolutions
Noun
  • Women are more likely than men to report severe depression and hopelessness following breakups, but men are three to four times more likely to commit suicide.
    — George Loewenstein, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In 15 games, Ponds recorded 61 tackles, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakups
Noun
  • Rebranding a student club is easy, but letting biological males into female sports divisions lands universities in hot legal water.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Celma will help lead the development and application of AI and machine learning across UMG’s global operations, supporting UMG’s labels, divisions and businesses.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of divisions
Noun
  • Our research suggests that expanding these programs with the unique needs of mothers and babies in mind could help guarantee their human right to housing, cut down on homelessness and prevent family separations.
    — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, Whitney Rose and Angie Katsanevas are confronting major changes following their separations from their husbands in July.
    — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of separations
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“Fractionalizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractionalizations. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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