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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
  • 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
  • Grande’s most recent relationship with Slater followed their respective splits from Dalton Gomez and Lilly Jay, their respective former spouses.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • Construction includes new interior partitions, walls, floors, ceiling finishes, lighting and electrical systems.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Movable partitions and lighting grids allow the rooms and their extensive technical infrastructure to be continually rearranged.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 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
  • Evan Sorkness made key defensive plays in the win, including two pass breakups.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The following books refuse to treat breakups as a singular ending or distinguish the breakup from the inevitable awakening.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakups
Noun
  • The gendered backlash spilled offline into a recent council meeting and is inflaming political divisions within College Park.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, unions at various divisions of the two companies are predicting significant layoffs.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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