Synonyms of separations

separations

noun

plural of separation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissolutions
• splits
• breakups
• partitions
• divisions
• schisms
• fractionations
• cleavages
• scissions
• dispersions
• bifurcations
• decompositions
• dispersals
• divorces
• fractionalizations
• polarizations
• distributions
• segregations
• ruptures
• subdivisions
• disunions
• severances
• segmentations
• diffusions
• isolations
• breaches
• dismemberments
• administrations
• sequestrations
• apportionments
• seclusions
• scatterings
• disassemblies
• dichotomizations
• atomizations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unions
• associations
• unifications
• connections
• linkages
• assemblages
• attachments
• links
• conjunctions
• combinations
• consolidations
• aggregations
• fusions
• linkups

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divergencies
• divergences
• differences
• diversities
• discrepancies
• disparities
• bifurcations
• partings of the ways
• dissimilarities
• divarications
• disagreements
• distinctions
• dissidences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• convergences
• similarities
• accords
• likenesses

3

as in gaps

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)

the narrow separation between posts in the fence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gaps
• holes
• intervals
• crevices
• discontinuities
• rifts
• openings
• voids
• fissures
• cracks
• interstices
• rents
• breaches
• hiatuses
• breaks
• gulfs
• slits
• fractures
• splits
• clefts
• cavities
• slots
• interspaces
• pores
• apertures
• crannies
• chasms
• ruptures
• orifices
• notches
• chinks
• severances
• abysses
• gapes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• farewells
• departures
• flights
• partings
• withdrawals
• leave-takings
• exoduses
• desertions
• goings
• exits
• egresses
• abandonments
• decampments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reunions
• arrivals
• greetings
• meetings
• salutations
• gatherings
• welcomes
• joinings

5

as in dividers

something that divides, separates, or marks off

a filing cabinet with lots of adjustable separations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dividers
• fences
• walls
• partitions
• separators
• barriers
• divisions
• boundaries
• borders
• limits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of separations

Though they have been notified of their layoffs, all 26 remain employed by Meta, with separations set to begin July 22. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Layoffs could follow if the company doesn't meet the target for voluntary separations, Bloomberg reported. — 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