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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
In the city proper, the agency’s Enforcement and Removal Operations division maintains a field office at 26 Federal Plaza — the scene of brutal separations, mass protests, and secret detention cells.
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Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
McChrystal says the separations are a mistake and are affecting mission readiness -- one of the very values that Hegseth claims as a priority for his Department of War, amid several simmering global conflicts.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Most separations would take place April 12, the first document said.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The raid drew criticism over family separations.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Employee separations are scheduled to begin on March 27.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Such separations are essential to operational security, ensuring that unauthorized individuals cannot access highly sensitive information.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Such separations are essential to operational security, ensuring that unauthorized individuals cannot access highly sensitive information.
—Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Most heart-wrenching are the family separations, which are commonplace in these hallways.
—Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
McChrystal says the separations are a mistake and are affecting mission readiness -- one of the very values that Hegseth claims as a priority for his Department of War, amid several simmering global conflicts.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Most separations would take place April 12, the first document said.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The raid drew criticism over family separations.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Employee separations are scheduled to begin on March 27.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Such separations are essential to operational security, ensuring that unauthorized individuals cannot access highly sensitive information.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Such separations are essential to operational security, ensuring that unauthorized individuals cannot access highly sensitive information.
—Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Most heart-wrenching are the family separations, which are commonplace in these hallways.
—Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separations
Noun
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There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be.—
Paul McAdory,
Them.,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Mo works with students and their families, often translating for parents and helping bridge cultural and language gaps between school and home.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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This synergistic process ensures that the perovskite layer is not only formed quickly but is also structurally superior and free of the typical interface gaps.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Thus far, the show's four season run has included several bittersweet — and quite a few tragic — farewells.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Drawer dividers and storage trays are key for professional organizer Christina Morton DesAuguste to stay organized.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Single panel room dividers can be a challenge—these often look a bit more industrial, and end up a little too modular for proper home decor.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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The company went public in May 2002, trading at just a few cents a share after adjustment for splits, and turned its first profit in 2003.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The splits work out to 40% of proceeds spent on hiring, 35% on training and deploying the platform and 25% on capital and general spending.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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These divergences have only occurred twice, in 1990 after Iraq invaded Kuwait and 2000 when the dot-com bubble burst, and the broad market has struggled afterward.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Unlike its predecessor, the dining room is larger and chef Nick Curtola’s menu mostly sticks to Italian, with plenty of funky divergences.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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What’s next is to keep looking for gaps or holes where certain processes need to be made more efficient.—
Karen Esquivel,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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That means expect bargain shopping, not whale hunting when free agency opens next week even though the roster has more holes than most offseasons.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the void left by Lemon and Lane’s departures, the Trojans will also be without their top returning wideout this spring, as Tanook Hines will sit out the entire session following an offseason procedure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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For thousands of passengers and crew, routine leisure sailings through Gulf and Red Sea ports have become uncertain waiting games, as ships alter routes, delay departures or remain docked amid security concerns.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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