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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  1. dissolutions
  2. splits
  3. partitions
  4. divisions
  5. breakups
  6. separations
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
  • But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Annis, a fan-favorite Islander from Season 8 of the Peacock dating series, known for doing the splits in the villa, connected with viewers for her confidence, honesty, and passion for life.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • 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
  • Two further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795, and Poland would not return as an independent state until after World War I, at about one-third of its size before partition.
    — David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026
Definition of partitions
Noun
  • That change will be accompanied by significant alterations to the competition structure, which includes divisions and a new postseason format.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • All three of those business reported record growth in their cloud divisions for their most recent earnings reports.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of divisions
Noun
  • Max Martin, Grande sings of blowing through breakups and make-ups and enduring mounting exhaustion with mass notoriety while the music swirls patiently and frequently angrily underneath.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Another physical defender with a nose for the ball, Moore had four picks and five pass breakups in 2025.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of breakups
Noun
  • This release offers insights into labor-market tightness by showing the number of job openings and hires, along with a breakdown of why employees left their jobs (quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations such as retirement).
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But that’s not for another decade or so, and separations will likely continue rising until then.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of separations
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