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

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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 Other studies found that multiple parental deployments and longer parental separations affected children negatively. — Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 The goal is to manufacture large-area membranes that can perform highly selective separations under practical operating conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026 In 2022, the university had about 367 less permanent faculty than the previous year, both due to fewer hires and more separations. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Past waves of corporate separations were mostly about repairing the balance sheet, companies selling assets to service debt. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 At the same time, Whitney Rose and Angie Katsanevas are confronting major changes following their separations from their husbands in July. — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Grade separations remove the point where trains and vehicles cross paths, such as constructing a bridge to carry traffic over a train track. — Brian New, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Through first-person testimonies and family photos from California communities, the show confronts family separations, civil-liberties violations and the long shadow of deportation campaigns on Mexican American life. — Isa Farfan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 This means that small separations between objects can become huge down the line — the telltale sign of chaos. — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separations
  1. dissolutions
  2. divergences
  3. gaps
  4. farewells
  5. dividers
  6. splits
  7. differences
  8. holes
Noun
  • Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.
    — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.
    — Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Definition of dissolutions
Noun
  • The two indicators show that market indexes can remain at or close to records despite wide divergences among individual stocks.
    — Deena Zaidi,Nick Wells, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Today, other divergences are equally stark, such as China’s openness to international education and travel, alongside its rapid embrace of technology.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of divergences
Noun
  • Yet Perrette and Decker’s meaty roles still leave gaps – slightly lower down the international chain, questions remain over how territories are divided up and who looks after what.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Yet despite the construction boom and falling rents, Pew noted that housing gaps remain even larger for lower-income residents, especially those hoping to buy a home.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaps
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  • And no tearful, cinematic gateside farewells or joyful welcomes.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
  • And one impending departure in particular prompted public farewells from teammates this week.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of farewells
Noun
  • Better yet, those dividers pull out and double as flat tops for the crate, turning it into a makeshift workstation or seat (without leaving the milk crate imprint on your skin afterward).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Use small boxes or dividers to create dedicated compartments before placing items back in the drawer.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividers
Noun
  • In an unexpected twist, Shue and Fiebig entered a relationship of their own following their respective splits.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For this small universe of precinct splits or ballot styles where everyone within a jurisdiction received the same question, the county will set the ballot sorter to out-stack each of those envelopes for hand review.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • Mann commented that one of the differences between his approach to content creation and the legacy businesses is the speed of development and production.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Consumer spending resilience may be better explained by generations than by income differences, said economist Ed Yardeni, president and chief investment strategist of Yardeni Research.
    — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of differences
Noun
  • The golf course will remain open to the public throughout the renovation effort, although individual holes may temporarily close while work is underway, the agency said.
    — Matthew Daly, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That might mean using vintage fabric to patch holes in armchairs or rugs, rather than replacing them altogether.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of holes

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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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