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as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the schism of the Christian church into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
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Recent Examples of schism
The schism between Muhammad and Malcolm X was never repaired; Malcolm X was suspended from the Nation of Islam, spoke publicly against Muhammad, and endured death threats.
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Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Given the schisms, some in the GOP believe only a single party-line bill may end up passing before November.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
But over the past decade or so, major schisms have emerged.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
The schism runs through a deceptively simple assumption.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
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Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Given the schisms, some in the GOP believe only a single party-line bill may end up passing before November.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
But over the past decade or so, major schisms have emerged.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
The schism runs through a deceptively simple assumption.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schism
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Officials say a goal of the attacks is to undermine support for Ukraine, spread fear and discord in European societies and drain investigative resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Attempts to sow discord and prevent extended defunding from being included must be put aside.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Oscar-winning actor and her former husband of 19 years, country musician Keith Urban, finalized their split, including the division of their many homes, in January 2026.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2026
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Leaders who recognize the split will capture near-term wins while building the governance required for the bigger prize.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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And deep into the invasion of Ukraine, as US support for Kyiv dwindles, European intelligence agencies have significant motivation to suggest mounting strife and paranoia in the Kremlin.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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For some on the right, Obama’s remark is the most emblematic moment of his presidency, hauled out again and again by Fox News, Breitbart, and other right-leaning news outlets to remind them of his responsibility for racial strife.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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Underground storage moves forward The project relies on naturally occurring salt caverns, formed by the dissolution of salt rock, creating large underground hollow spaces.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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And now, in the midst of our own peculiar version of civil dissolution, comes a new edition from the Library of America.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Apr. 2026
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Investments that reduce friction, formalize processes, or expand access tend to generate both financial returns and developmental progress.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The affection and regard Red Sox ownership had for Cora, who outlasted Breslow’s predecessors, Dave Dombrowski (2015-19) and Chaim Bloom (2019-23), also caused friction.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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Later waves followed the collapse of empires after the First World War, the great era of decolonization after the Second, and the breakup of the Soviet Union.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Along with that breakup bombshell, this episode also marks the show’s first cast trip, hosted by Alicia and Liz.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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But, though the guns of war were a decade in the past, the nation had not escaped the spectre of conflict.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Under previous administrations, including President Barack Obama’s, immigration laws were enforced without this kind of performative conflict.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The last time two other schools met for the City’s upper division title was 2004 when El Camino Real defeated West Valley League rival Granada Hills.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Less than three weeks after selecting Tyrone Brookins as its next superintendent, the Inver Grove Heights school board on Wednesday night rescinded its contract offer, citing board division in its original selection of Brookins as the lone finalist.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Schism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schism. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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