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
For larger separations, a flexible foam strip can be inserted before caulking to create a tighter seal.
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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
Formation-flying demonstrations, such as two-craft systems that block light like a mini-eclipse, show the principle but not at the separations and wavelengths needed for nearby Earth analogs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
This can make separations less stressful for both the dog and the temporary caregivers.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 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
However, those reports give few details about the reasons for the separations, especially in cases where parents have been flagged for national security reasons.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
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
Formation-flying demonstrations, such as two-craft systems that block light like a mini-eclipse, show the principle but not at the separations and wavelengths needed for nearby Earth analogs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
This can make separations less stressful for both the dog and the temporary caregivers.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 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
However, those reports give few details about the reasons for the separations, especially in cases where parents have been flagged for national security reasons.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separations
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By transforming consumer devices into medical monitoring tools, gaps could be bridged in health care by providing continuous oversight.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Without such infrastructure, stablecoins risk being hobbled by operational gaps rather than technological limits.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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There have been many farewells for Dockery across her time doing Downton, but reading the new film’s script for the first time, the sense of finality truly hit.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fan favorites Carter and Nicol get proper farewells and treat them with grace.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Flex—which has bendy dividers and comes with a little snack/condiment container.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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He’s been known to use low folding screens as camouflage for radiators, and all sizes as room dividers—a trick Wilson employs as well.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, their home versus away splits weren’t close.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
13 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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This set includes six hangers, each designed with five holes that can hold five garments both horizontally (up to 6 pounds) and vertically (up to 8 pounds).—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several bullet holes, a pile of sheets, clothing and cardboard covered in blood were all found at the scene, along with an AR-style rifle, other guns and several pools of blood, according to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The job reduction would be carried out so far as possible with voluntary departures and buyouts, the company said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The trees not only provide shade for the coffee but also medicine, firewood, and animal fodder, and act as live fences for livestock.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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