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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
The six separations can be taken to include three sets of prohibitions.
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Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Wisconsin had the second-highest number of total job separations in the country in December.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Wisconsin had the second-highest number of total job separations in the country in December.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
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
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Despite these gaps, fielding activities have continued in parallel with testing, including system integration, safety validation, and unit-level readiness.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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At Thursday’s kickoff meeting, members of the new group took turns sharing what gaps in research could be filled to improve the lives of autistic people.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 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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Use small containers or drawer dividers to organize items such as bobby pins, hair ties, and clips.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Keep pocketbooks in order with these acrylic purse dividers, and store off-season clothes in these under-bed containers with wheels.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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The path from five to three involves contract splits, criminal convictions, a Netflix acting turn, and a surprise collaboration that reignited fan fervor in late 2024.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Do those splits hold, and who really is right for whom?—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 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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The officers found a vehicle with multiple people inside that had several bullet holes in it.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Chicago Blackhawks have buried themselves in different sized holes this season.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The disruptions were most severe at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, with more than 200 flights canceled and more than 500 delayed, including departures and arrivals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cave is hoping to hire local teachers to fill the gaps left by several teachers’ impending departures.—
Michael Melia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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