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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
There’s a schism in America’s drug business, playing out in punchy direct messages, feisty group chats, and the occasional heated in-person exchange.
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Damian Garde, STAT, 18 May 2026
The group, formed in 1970 to oppose Vatican II modernizations, has quietly become a parallel church operating globally with 733 priests, 264 seminarians and 50 nationalities despite decades of schism.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The schism was partially resolved through high-level meetings between the agencies and a memorandum of understanding forged last August.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Coming up in the nineteen-sixties, his childhood coincided with a schism in Black politics.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Damian Garde, STAT, 18 May 2026
The group, formed in 1970 to oppose Vatican II modernizations, has quietly become a parallel church operating globally with 733 priests, 264 seminarians and 50 nationalities despite decades of schism.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The schism was partially resolved through high-level meetings between the agencies and a memorandum of understanding forged last August.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Coming up in the nineteen-sixties, his childhood coincided with a schism in Black politics.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schism
Noun
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After months of stalling and discord, Boise’s Planning and Zoning Commission denied the shelter’s permit in January 2022.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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After a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in March, which was triggered by Micky van de Ven’s red card just before half-time, Tudor hinted at discord in the dressing room.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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With an upcoming split from the Rangers in the works, the team’s billionaire owner has a chance to cash in on the orange fever.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The current split is a 20-8 Republican advantage.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Though The Four Seasons is a show fundamentally rooted in marital strife, its core cast members are all enjoying drama-free relationships in real life.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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But moving too aggressively risked internal strife.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Improving squad planning In recent years — even when the team stood at the top of European football — there was friction with coaches such as Zinedine Zidane and Ancelotti regarding squad planning, because neither held significant decision-making power and both believed more signings were needed.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Day-to-day, sweat, humidity and friction are the routine wear-and-tear concerns.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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It’s represented by Belle Burden’s bestselling, breakup-with-your-husband memoir Strangers.—
Cami Fateh,
Vogue,
2 June 2026
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The FedEx-FedEx Freight breakup is complete , with shareholders receiving 1 share of FDXF for every 2 shares of FDX owned.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The conflict has become increasingly unpopular in the United States as Americans face higher prices at the pump.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Sales in the Americas division fell 4 percent in constant currencies as the overseas operation saw sales increasing 16 percent in constant dollars.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Adriana Toro, assistant director of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in Broward County — a division which includes Mosquito Control — said there are some simple things people can do to help cut mosquito annoyances.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Schism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schism. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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