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Recent Examples of polarization
Nor can conversation alone prepare students for a world shaped by AI, polarization and declining trust in institutions.
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Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And that is very much needed at a time when there is a very big political polarization in the country.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 May 2026
Public health agencies are increasingly expected to do more with fewer resources while simultaneously navigating growing misinformation and political polarization.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
We are gripped by financial worry, social decay and political disagreement at a time of deep polarization and alienation.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
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Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And that is very much needed at a time when there is a very big political polarization in the country.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 May 2026
Public health agencies are increasingly expected to do more with fewer resources while simultaneously navigating growing misinformation and political polarization.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
We are gripped by financial worry, social decay and political disagreement at a time of deep polarization and alienation.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarization
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Seasoned explorers will generally bring gas meters to check for dangerous levels of fumes, including potentially flammable hydrogen sulfide, which is produced by decomposition, Duncan said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The octopus had been preserved in formaldehyde, which halts decomposition.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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The Microsoft diffusion report measures behavior, not sentiment—but the two datasets, read together, suggest adoption and attitude appear to be moving in the same direction, along the same political geography.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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The contraction also extends to its Asian diffusion line, G Givenchy, which previously maintained a notable presence in second- and third-tier cities.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The dispersion has already begun and will continue over a 120-day period.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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The result is not unity, but dispersion.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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To their surprise, there are only seven small boxes, containing photos, sketches, notes, and a scattering of trinkets to go through.—
Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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To better understand what happens under these extreme conditions, researchers use X-ray scattering.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Chinamaxxing romanticizes things that feel structurally out of reach at home — compact, affordable-looking apartments; public transit that works; streets safe to walk at night; multigenerational households as an antidote to loneliness; communal meals as an antidote to atomization.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The atomization of society begins with your morning coffee.—
Jakub Grygiel,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ambler and Weidenbach voted against the rezoning for the subdivision.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The single-family subdivision Selected by Jeff Speck Single-family zoning covers more of this country’s livable urban land than any other designation.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Relying on hyper-segmentation is at the core of Ground Up’s growth strategy.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Given increasing market segmentation, companies may decide to focus on only one or more segments.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Graphix, June 2 Recommended for ages 9-12 Longtime stepsisters Kenzie and Quinn are closer than close—but with their parents considering divorce, the girls face the awful possibility of being separated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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One family law attorney noted to Forbes that children of divorce also stand out among couples seeking prenup advice.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Polarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarization. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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