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as in discords
a lack of agreement or harmony
schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals
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as in splits
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 schisms
Ferrante’s portrait of these schisms is exquisite, detailing all the jealousies and insecurities that can thrive in a friendship between two bright ambitious women.
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Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
There are still some trustbusters in the administration, especially at the FTC, which has avoided being pulled into messy lobbyist fights and White House schisms.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The fracturing of the television audience parallels the schisms in America’s political culture, with viewers and voters increasingly sheltering in partisan echo chambers.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The band’s success was stymied by internal schisms, as Negron’s addiction to drugs eventually landed him on Skid Row for a time.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
Yet even within conservative or liberal groups, there are signs that each one would eventually emerge with the same types of schisms that exist today.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The Catholic Church and the old mainline Protestant denominations have been weakened by destabilizing scandals and schisms, and have seen declining attendance.
—Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Political schisms deepened and common ground collapsed.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
The right’s schisms were on full display during AmericaFest, Turning Point USA’s annual conference, which took place in Phoenix this past weekend.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
There are still some trustbusters in the administration, especially at the FTC, which has avoided being pulled into messy lobbyist fights and White House schisms.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The fracturing of the television audience parallels the schisms in America’s political culture, with viewers and voters increasingly sheltering in partisan echo chambers.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The band’s success was stymied by internal schisms, as Negron’s addiction to drugs eventually landed him on Skid Row for a time.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
Yet even within conservative or liberal groups, there are signs that each one would eventually emerge with the same types of schisms that exist today.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The Catholic Church and the old mainline Protestant denominations have been weakened by destabilizing scandals and schisms, and have seen declining attendance.
—Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Political schisms deepened and common ground collapsed.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
The right’s schisms were on full display during AmericaFest, Turning Point USA’s annual conference, which took place in Phoenix this past weekend.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schisms
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Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.—
April Uchitel,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
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There are other splits by gender, race and education that stood out.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Files with 100 to 180 grit are ideal for shaping and shortening gel, acrylic, or press-on nails, while medium grit (around 180 to 220) is better for shaping natural tips—without causing splits or tears.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trade frictions, geopolitical unease and safety concerns have also contributed to the drop in demand for travel stateside, travel experts told CNBC.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the country’s reliance on exports to other countries drove China’s trade surplus to a record high, bringing frictions with nations that accuse China of flooding markets.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Flower lovers of all skill levels can enter the show with divisions ranging from horticulture and floral design to youth and photography.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Chait began his career in LAUSD classrooms teaching kindergarten before becoming a principal and later superintendent of the district’s then-Local District Northeast, one of the regional divisions that oversaw school communities across Northeast Los Angeles and parts of the San Fernando Valley.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be.—
Paul McAdory,
Them.,
9 Dec. 2025
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The president noted that past military conflicts have dogged his predecessors, mentioning former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Geopolitical conflicts and economic tensions this year have sparked a new wave of interest in gold as an investment.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 26-year-old made five starts in 11 appearances and had a career-low two pass breakups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tonga started eight of 17 games last year, recording 31 tackles, a sack, four QB hits and a pair of pass breakups.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.—
Andrew Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Schisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schisms. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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