1
as in dissolutions
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905
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2
as in divergencies
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled
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as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the narrow separation between posts in the fence
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as in farewells
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation
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as in dividers
something that divides, separates, or marks off
a filing cabinet with lots of adjustable separations
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Recent Examples of separations
Layoffs could follow if the company doesn't meet the target for voluntary separations, Bloomberg reported.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Workspaces and environments enforce these separations.
—Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The couple reportedly began dating after their separations.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 11 June 2026
That is, fluidly, functionally, and without rigid separations between sport and real life.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Across the tri-service medical corps, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the rate of recruitment has consistently struggled to keep pace with separations.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
The world must stop treating these separations as temporary wartime tragedies and begin preparing for the long search that many families may face.
—Sara Huston, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Each turn in Cuba’s postrevolutionary history changed the trajectory of Ferrer’s family, leading repeatedly to separations and reunions and reassessments of their relationship to the country.
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Councilmember Mai Vang said the Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Department is one of the smallest departments in the city, yet faces a majority of the personnel separations.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Workspaces and environments enforce these separations.
—Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The couple reportedly began dating after their separations.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 11 June 2026
That is, fluidly, functionally, and without rigid separations between sport and real life.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Across the tri-service medical corps, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the rate of recruitment has consistently struggled to keep pace with separations.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
The world must stop treating these separations as temporary wartime tragedies and begin preparing for the long search that many families may face.
—Sara Huston, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Each turn in Cuba’s postrevolutionary history changed the trajectory of Ferrer’s family, leading repeatedly to separations and reunions and reassessments of their relationship to the country.
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Councilmember Mai Vang said the Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Department is one of the smallest departments in the city, yet faces a majority of the personnel separations.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separations
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The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
27 May 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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Amid these transatlantic divergences, Belarus has been increasingly tied to Russia’s war-making capacity.—
Tatsiana Kulakevich,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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And can the extreme technical divergences and multiple overbought conditions be ameliorated without much pain, as suggested by Monday's benign rotational action in the face of a stiff drop in semis and other momentum stocks?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Today’s food environment and gaps in health education affect children across the socioeconomic spectrum.—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Fond farewells to Sugar the Surfing Dog Huntington Beach, California, was in mourning for Sugar the Surfing Dog, the first dog to be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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When the final farewells drew to a close in 1947, visitors naturally decreased, and in their wake, wildlife flourished.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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They're often used for building components such as sunlight protective screens, room dividers or wall structures.—
Shirl Leigh
June 08,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Drawer Dividers Finally, dividers essentially create drawers within drawers.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Brown can play safety, too, and his ability to wear different hats and align in various splits should boost his hopes of being a starter.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Between the two cities, the similarities and differences in the origins of those communities make Melbourne’s culinary fabric both innately familiar to Angelenos, and also something wholly distinct to experience.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Notably, these differences in cancer mortality between rural and urban counties were originally small and only began to increase when overall national cancer rates began to drop.—
Arthur Cosby,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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