as in divorce
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of severance
Employees were given 14 calendar days to appeal the decisions and had to forego their severance agreements to fight the job loss.
—
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
The contract, however, may entitle the employee terminated without cause or who resigns with cause to receive certain severance benefits to which the employee otherwise would not be entitled.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The federal government has shed some 97,000 jobs since the beginning of the year, and government payrolls are expected to shrink further in the coming months when severance payments to employees who took buyouts end.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
CEOs don’t even have to be good at their job to enjoy several millions in severance or stock payouts.
—Ian Chaffee, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for severance
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
The contract, however, may entitle the employee terminated without cause or who resigns with cause to receive certain severance benefits to which the employee otherwise would not be entitled.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The federal government has shed some 97,000 jobs since the beginning of the year, and government payrolls are expected to shrink further in the coming months when severance payments to employees who took buyouts end.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
CEOs don’t even have to be good at their job to enjoy several millions in severance or stock payouts.
—Ian Chaffee, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for severance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for severance
Noun
-
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have said very little in public about their 2024 divorce.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Her mother says the divorce was a life-saving decision.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In videos shared to the meteor society and to local TV outlets, the satellite’s breakup appeared dramatic but serene, moving slowly across the sky and trailing glowing fragments for several seconds.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Scott was a first-team All-Big Ten selection last season and had two pass breakups, six tackles and 1½ tackles for loss prior to sustaining a lower leg injury in a Week 3 game against Western Michigan.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Advertisement Within the past month, the demonstrations have toppled one country’s government and contributed to the dissolution of another, as well as resulting in hundreds of arrests and injuries and dozens of deaths.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
-
In June, Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition narrowly survived a push for early elections, which could have led to the dissolution of his government and advanced an election set for October 2026.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The divorce filing comes a day after reports surfaced about their split.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
-
Judge Subramanian was convinced by this argument and other factors in play following the surprise split verdict and did not allow Combs to be sent home on bail.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
That empty seat marks the beginning of a painful estrangement, as Ana confronts loneliness for the first time, far from the protection of her parents and her closest companion.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
-
The home functions not only as a symbolic site for intimate matters, but also as an indefinite space that could exist anywhere in the world, reflecting the sense of estrangement many people feel when moving abroad, far from their country of origin.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The resulting alienation and disorientation reflect the basic principles of existential philosophy, in which Pidmohylnyi is close to his European counterparts of the day.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Lawrence also took aim at divisions among Americans over politics that risked alienation among young people.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The top and skirt combo also allowed Jenner to show off her toned torso and ample cleavage, months after revealing her exact breast augmentation details on June 3.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Japanese women are unlikely to buy a shirt that shows a lot of cleavage.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Here's everything to know about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's separation.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Severance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/severance. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share