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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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separations
Noun
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Recently, both the qualifying and race pace gaps have been trending down, and Hamilton is looking much more comfortable at the team.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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With a constellation of eyes in the sky, forecasters could suddenly monitor conditions over oceans and remote landmasses, filling in major gaps in their models and providing an early warning system about potential storms forming far away.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 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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Amongst the dividers, the three other contestants are real singles hoping to flirt their way into the creator’s heart.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the ride continued turning, the red carriage ran into the metal queue dividers placed next to the attraction.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Robyn is Kody’s last wife after his splits from Christine, Janelle, and Meri.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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The actress had a hard time slumbering after her week one mistakes, and now she’s expected to do a cartwheel into splits after tearing her hamstring?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 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
Noun
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In his first taste of NBA preseason action, Flagg continued to look like a player without any glaring holes in his game.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The black bucket with a purple lid and a spider atop comes filled with 50 Munchkins doughnut holes.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Policy Forum previously reported 2012 was another high point for educator departures in Wisconsin, likely related to the 2011 passage of Act 10.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two of Grammy-winning worship collective Maverick City Music‘s members, Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine, have announced their departures from the group.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Plus, with anti-theft fences on the windows and flame-retardant foam panels, your tiny home is thoroughly protected, insulated, and soundproofed for day-to-day living.—
Camryn Dilger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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The 70-year-old star has always swung for the fences — often literally, in pastoral baseball idylls like Bull Durham and Field of Dreams — with bold, risky choices.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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