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sundering 1 of 2

noun

as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces the sundering of the nation by bloody civil war

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sundering

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verb

present participle of sunder
as in separating
to set or force apart during the cold war East and West Berlin were sundered by an impenetrable wall

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundering
  1. dissolution
  2. separating
  3. split
  4. dividing
  5. breakup
  6. splitting
  7. partition
  8. disconnecting
Noun
  • Standard assays for measuring plastic breakdown are exceptionally slow because solid PET plastic resists dissolution, stretching testing timelines across several days.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Although the establishment of the broad pro-democracy bloc that set aside other disagreements was a necessary response to a political crisis, its eventual dissolution will also probably be a sign of civic health.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissolution
Verb
  • Paul Turner of Birmingham is separating himself from all City Section receivers with his big-play catching ability.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • France is a traditionally Catholic country, but adheres to a strict form of secularism in public life based on a 1905 law separating church and state.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of separating
Noun
  • Amy Schumer and her estranged husband, Chris Fischer, have reached a divorce agreement nearly one year after announcing their split, according to reports.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The pair didn’t officially file for divorce until two years later in 2017, and finalized their split the following year.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • Other than dividing some spaces into several smaller auditoriums, the original theater has largely been kept the same since 1927.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • What’s dividing fans is Julian Casablancas’ insistence on using Autotune, as many prefer his raw vocals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividing
Noun
  • Dakota Johnson and Colin Ferrell amping up the tension, which ultimately has reverberations that go beyond just a bad breakup.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • UConn was a full member of the AAC from 2013-19, after the breakup of the original Big East, then in 2020 rejoined the new Big East most sports and became an FBS independent in football.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakup
Verb
  • The rising sea and crashing waves have pushed the shoreline landward, splitting the city's picturesque North Beach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Packers are playing their home opener after splitting their first two games on the road.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of splitting
Noun
  • Upon decampment, the drowsy drinker is met with one final chance to imbibe, at the outside window, its sliding partition reminiscent of a Mister Softee’s.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At the center lies a luxurious panoramic salon with 360-degree views and a sliding glass partition that opens to the expansive aft cockpit.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of partition
Verb
  • The sole survivor disables HAL by disconnecting the power source.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • These quiet, mindful activities are all about disconnecting, recharging, and flexing your creative muscles, often while working with your hands.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of disconnecting
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“Sundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundering. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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