as in decomposition
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of polarization
By studying this polarization, IXPE can help astronomers probe some of the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, such as why black holes spin, what powers the extreme jets blasting from supermassive black holes, or why pulsars glow so brightly in X-ray light.
—
Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
In a time when polarization and intolerance threaten the democratic fabric of our nation, the image of a Seder at the Freedom Tower offers a different vision, one of solidarity rooted in shared experience.
—Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Edelman Trust Barometer shows deep distrust of institutions and growing political polarization.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
To regain trust, leaders need to be accountable, deliver results and seek unity over polarization.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for polarization
Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
In a time when polarization and intolerance threaten the democratic fabric of our nation, the image of a Seder at the Freedom Tower offers a different vision, one of solidarity rooted in shared experience.
—Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Edelman Trust Barometer shows deep distrust of institutions and growing political polarization.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
To regain trust, leaders need to be accountable, deliver results and seek unity over polarization.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for polarization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarization
Noun
-
Authorities located a body in the front trunk of the Tesla that was in a state of decomposition, LAPD sources said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Sources said that due to the advanced state of decomposition, the deceased died some time ago.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
That diffusion will take time — a crucial point missing from most of the current debate.—
Omar Abbosh,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Trump himself appeared to acknowledge a diffusion of power in Iran as a result of the American-Israeli assassination campaign.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Goldman notes that the three-month realized pairwise correlation among the major AI hyperscalers—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle—has fallen sharply, with rising dispersion among the dominant names.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
-
Standard risk and exclusion zone guidelines for LNG sites generally extend far beyond 400 feet, precisely because in the event of a release, thermal radiation, vapor dispersion or flash fires could affect areas well outside facility boundaries.—
Joel McPherson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The approach also benefits from the naturally smooth, defect-free surfaces of these materials, which reduce light scattering and improve performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Because the observation occurred beyond Earth's atmosphere, the view was not affected by atmospheric scattering or distortion, offering higher contrast and sharper detail.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The atomization of society begins with your morning coffee.—
Jakub Grygiel,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Neoliberalism wants atomization, managing our own human capital.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The parcel’s location is adjacent to the Liberty Lakes subdivision, and not consistent with the village’s master comprehensive land use plan, although under county jurisdiction.—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
-
As an existing subdivision — 99% of it vacant — Azure Vista offered hundreds of buildable vacant lots populated only by red ants, quail and Groucho Marx bugs.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Viva’s owner, Grupo IAMSA, also operates a giant bus network and was fined in an antitrust investigation for monopolistic practices related to price manipulation and route segmentation in 2022.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
-
The system begins by separating objects from the background using semantic segmentation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The time leading up to the couple's divorce filing in 2010 was difficult, according to the book.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
-
There are no good guys in this divorce, especially when the family estate is involved.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Polarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarization. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
