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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  1. dissolution
  2. separating
  3. split
  4. dividing
  5. breakup
  6. splitting
  7. partition
  8. disconnecting
Noun
  • Rather than suggesting an overarching vision of the artist’s corpus and context, a dissolution into timeless simultaneity prevails.
    — Nicole Kaack, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • His departure, alongside that of Benny Gantz, effectively ended the national unity arrangement and precipitated the dissolution of the war cabinet.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissolution
Verb
  • The seven tiles must coordinate their movements and establish connections before separating and forming a new arrangement.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Part of the work of growing up is separating from our parents, learning to see them as people who exist independently of us.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of separating
Noun
  • The Associated Press attended both services as the dramatic split-screen unfolded.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • After their split in 2018, she has not been romantically linked publicly to anyone else.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • Under this concept, armed forces aim to coordinate multiple VICTOR drones into autonomous swarms capable of dividing surveillance, reconnaissance, and transport missions in real time.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • James, always an exacting rhythmic engineer, was now dividing the beat into fragments tiny enough to push at the very edge of rhythm itself.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividing
Noun
  • Emmanwori is tied for fourth on the defense with 27 tackles, despite missing the season opener, and has two sacks, seven quarterback hits and one pass breakup.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Seamlessly lacing their powerhouse vocals, the Dominican artist and Fonsi sing about that final goodbye that’s essential in any breakup.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakup
Verb
  • The duo released one album together, the influential 1983 LP Enter, before splitting up in 1985.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • What Could Be Next Roller choice may keep splitting along a clear line.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of splitting
Noun
  • For 6, the answer is 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1, 1 + 1 + 4 and 6, which also gives three partitions.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Critically, experiencing violence first-hand appears not to shape Ukrainian willingness to tolerate the de facto partition of their country at the current front line.
    — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of partition
Verb
  • Start with one connection at a time and know that disconnecting an app doesn’t necessarily erase information already collected.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This can involve releasing residual propellant, relieving pressure, and discharging or disconnecting batteries to reduce the risk of accidental explosions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of disconnecting
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“Sundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundering. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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