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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3
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
After buyouts, early retirements, voluntary separations and a Reduction in Force, the agency was shrunk nearly in half earlier this year.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Garrett added that separations can stem from safety concerns, self-harm risk or threats from others inside the facility.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The bureau's Job Openings and Labor Turnover report, which Federal Reserve officials watch closely to gauge labor market slack, showed a slower pace in both hiring and total separations.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Some teams have demonstrated initial proof-of-concept separations on Earth, but making those systems robust for the lunar environment is a different challenge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Federal law allows the agency to recommend personnel policies, and, in certain cases, direct separations tied to suitability investigations.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For larger separations, a flexible foam strip can be inserted before caulking to create a tighter seal.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
How does Texas law handle ‘mutual agreement’ separations?
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Garrett added that separations can stem from safety concerns, self-harm risk or threats from others inside the facility.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The bureau's Job Openings and Labor Turnover report, which Federal Reserve officials watch closely to gauge labor market slack, showed a slower pace in both hiring and total separations.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Some teams have demonstrated initial proof-of-concept separations on Earth, but making those systems robust for the lunar environment is a different challenge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Federal law allows the agency to recommend personnel policies, and, in certain cases, direct separations tied to suitability investigations.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For larger separations, a flexible foam strip can be inserted before caulking to create a tighter seal.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
How does Texas law handle ‘mutual agreement’ separations?
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separations
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Funding cliff The children wasting away, day by day, don’t have time to wait for funding gaps to be filled.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Jupiter was shaping Earth's fate before our planet even existed, carving gaps in the early solar system that kept its building blocks from plunging into the sun, a new study finds.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The former Brighton and Chelsea manager then informed the players and said his farewells, with many of the squad shocked at the timing of the decision.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The promo references the famous —or, sometimes, infamous — farewells that contestants leave, penned in lipstick, on the vanity mirrors where queens do their makeup.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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Keeping our wardrobe organized was an easy feat, thanks to ample pockets and dividers.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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The deputy turned on his emergency lights, then crossed the cable dividers in the median on foot and used his flashlight to try and get the driver’s attention.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Netflix has had two splits previously, with the last one, a seven-to-one split, taking place in 2015.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yamamoto threw four straight splits before striking out Guerrero swinging on a curveball.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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This is not to say there have been no divergences or tensions, particularly when Brazil has sought to pursue a more autonomous foreign policy.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Statement of Economic Projections routinely reveals wide divergences among policymakers themselves.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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To prevent water buildup that could block energy generation, the researchers added micro drainage holes that let water flow downward but not upward, and keep the surface clear for droplet impacts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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On Tuesday, the league announced that from the upcoming season, all LIV events will be played over four days and 72 holes.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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But on Sunday, only about 56% of Newark’s departures were on time, and the Orlando airport reported that only about 70% of its flights were on time, according to Cirium.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Filming on the series, which started in September, is currently continuing, not impacted by the departures, for a midseason premiere on CBS.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sure, good fences make good neighbors.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The applicant agreed to consider placing netting above the fences to prevent balls from reaching the roadway.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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