fractionating

present participle of fractionate

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Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • What are the issues dividing the two sides?
    David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Brittany Piper, a 36-year-old Somatic Experiencing® practitioner and author of Body-First Healing, has sparked widespread discussion online with her viral video dissecting why our lives today seem to be overwhelming the human nervous system.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • Throughout the week, attendees can enjoy educational programs, workshops dissecting Gullah Geechee culture, art exhibits and other performances.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Inequality is cleaving the haves and the have-nots.
    Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
  • Interstate 25 is a natural cultural and economic divider, so if cleaving off parts of Northern Colorado is necessary, there is your dividing line.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • There was crying, complaining, dissociating and even laughing on those couches.
    Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Canada is diversifying its partnerships but not decoupling.
    Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
  • Congress should enable American consumers by expanding HSA eligibility to all Americans, decoupling HSAs from high-deductible insurance plans, and expanding HSA-eligible expenses to prioritize wellness and longevity through prevention, fitness, health program memberships and screenings.
    Deborah Autor, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • The disconnecting decision must be made by Centennial City Council and was approved at a recent meeting.
    Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • Besides disconnecting space science communities, that could also introduce serious risks in orbit.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 June 2026
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“Fractionating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractionating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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