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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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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.
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Bernard Aceituno,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The couple reportedly began dating after their separations.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
That is, fluidly, functionally, and without rigid separations between sport and real life.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future.
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All too often, voices raised in the name of superpatriotism denounce honest divergences as akin to treason.
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Amid these transatlantic divergences, Belarus has been increasingly tied to Russia’s war-making capacity.
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The city also stands to face future budget gaps of over $7 billion next year and over $9 billion the year after, per City Hall’s numbers.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, bringing attention to schedules, systems, health habits, chores, and process gaps.
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Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees.
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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.
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Business class will feature 52 lie-flat suites in a 1-2-1 configuration with privacy dividers and an 18-inch entertainment screen.
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Use shoeboxes to sort socks, jewelry, or makeup; lids can act as dividers to sort further by category.
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Maureen Groppe Get ready for some ideological splits.
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Public discussions surrounding prop firm success typically focus on marketing, challenge design, profit splits and trader acquisition.
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Advocates said special education doesn’t belong in a health department, which usually treats disabilities as conditions to manage, instead of differences in how children learn.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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After shooting 1-over 71 on Saturday, James made bogey on his final two holes and finished Sunday’s final round at 3-over 73.
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On a building near where the shooting occurred, bullet holes were seen on its facade, including a crack in an apartment window.
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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