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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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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
  • If the split area doesn’t show signs of spoilage, give the banana a sniff.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Everything in the show just runs out of creativity and energy, even giving up the flourishes that fueled the first half of the season, like an often-clever use of split-screens to wordlessly develop characters and build tension.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 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
  • But Lester came up with a massive pass breakup on fourth-and-goal against the Red Wolves.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Evan Sorkness made key defensive plays in the win, including two pass breakups.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakup
Verb
  • The couple are actually already settled, splitting their time between Gotham and Miami Beach.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Don't discount the benefits of splitting your money between both account types, either.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of splitting
Noun
  • Construction includes new interior partitions, walls, floors, ceiling finishes, lighting and electrical systems.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • His daughters will be allowed to testify behind a partition over the strong objections of their father and his defense team, who wanted the girls to testify in open court.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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