FRACTIONATIONS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

fractionations

noun

plural of fractionation

as in dissolutions

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces originally conceived as one novel, The Lord of the Rings underwent a fractionation into a trilogy when its publisher feared it was too massive to sell as a single volume

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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

Naturally, Vicki does not participate in any of the gyrating or the splits that Kyle and Lisa dutifully show off.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
The two met on the film’s set in 2024, following their respective splits from spouses Dalton Gomez and Lilly Jay.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of splits

Noun

These booths with partitions that closed you off from the nearby tables.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
On the eight trading floors, the company installed custom partitions and operational furnishings built to meet the demands of high-performance financial operations.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of partitions

Noun

Investors will likely take a keen eye to the minutes, given the sharp divisions within the central bank.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Following a strong first-half performance led by both its personal care and the beauty and well-being divisions, Unilever upgraded its 2026 outlook.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of divisions

Noun

Hunter finished his rookie campaign with only 28 catches, 298 yards and one touchdown on offense, with three pass breakups and 15 total tackles on defense.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Toure led Miami last season with 84 tackles and also had six pass breakups, three tackles for loss and two sacks.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakups

Noun

This means that small separations between objects can become huge down the line — the telltale sign of chaos.

— Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
According to the Partnership for Public Service, more than 200,000 civil servants left the federal workforce in 2025 through voluntary and involuntary separations aimed at reducing head count.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026

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