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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4
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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5
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
Formation-flying demonstrations, such as two-craft systems that block light like a mini-eclipse, show the principle but not at the separations and wavelengths needed for nearby Earth analogs.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
This can make separations less stressful for both the dog and the temporary caregivers.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Later, under President Joe Biden’s administration, an agreement to block family separations at the border was made, with some exceptions, including endangerment of children.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Those separations went into effect April 30.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
However, those reports give few details about the reasons for the separations, especially in cases where parents have been flagged for national security reasons.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
Homan is an early proponent of family separations.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2024
In recent months, Fox, Nexstar, Warner, Paramount, NBCUniversal and Netflix have all parted ways or announced separations with some of their most experienced ad-sales executives — and in some cases unveiled new structures in a bid to streamline relationships with key media buyers and clients.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Others are preparing for potential family separations.
—Gabriel Sandoval, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
This can make separations less stressful for both the dog and the temporary caregivers.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Later, under President Joe Biden’s administration, an agreement to block family separations at the border was made, with some exceptions, including endangerment of children.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Those separations went into effect April 30.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
However, those reports give few details about the reasons for the separations, especially in cases where parents have been flagged for national security reasons.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
Homan is an early proponent of family separations.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2024
In recent months, Fox, Nexstar, Warner, Paramount, NBCUniversal and Netflix have all parted ways or announced separations with some of their most experienced ad-sales executives — and in some cases unveiled new structures in a bid to streamline relationships with key media buyers and clients.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Others are preparing for potential family separations.
—Gabriel Sandoval, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separations
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While established names from the local reggae scene headline the main stage, Bohannon continues to build space for emerging talent and bridging generational and cultural gaps across Kansas City’s evolving creative landscape.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The new laws aim to address gaps in disaster preparedness by improving camp safety and streamlining the emergency response.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fan favorites Carter and Nicol get proper farewells and treat them with grace.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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One of the vehicles — a line-painting truck driven by a 42-year-old Miami man with a 53-year-old passenger — was actively painting lane dividers, troopers say.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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One was plain; one had dividers like a relish tray.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Roblox can change rules or revenue splits at any time, and the platform’s algorithms control which items surface to buyers.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 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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Another had six offensive linemen looking to create holes for the running game, which had runs of 9, 8 and 8 yards on the opening drive.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sunday to the apartment unit on the 4800 block of El Camino Avenue after a caller reported bullet holes in a door and could not reach family members inside.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its airport is 280 miles from the mountain peaks of Tahiti and 5,518 miles from a stream of overnight departures at LAX that ferry passengers to the island nation from France and the United States.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Season 8, which aired between 2022 and 2023, marked a particularly dramatic shift, with the departures of key cast members like Brian Tee, Nick Gehlfuss, and Guy Lockard.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Barriers have been set up even further, while some fences for traffic were painted in rainbow colors to make the controls feel more festive.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Imagine rolling through the coolest zoo ever if zoos had no fences.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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