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as in divergences
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a thoughtful book about the nation's bifurcation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures
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as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
a divisive issue that caused the bifurcation of the political party
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcations
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All too often, voices raised in the name of superpatriotism denounce honest divergences as akin to treason.
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Amid these transatlantic divergences, Belarus has been increasingly tied to Russia’s war-making capacity.
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Licensing calls for meticulous attention to ownership splits, territorial rights, and expiration dates.
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Benefits of ductless mini-split systems Ductless mini-splits have many benefits, especially for homeowners who want in-home cooling but don’t have traditional ductwork already installed.
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Advocates said special education doesn’t belong in a health department, which usually treats disabilities as conditions to manage, instead of differences in how children learn.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.
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There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future.
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Two further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795, and Poland would not return as an independent state until after World War I, at about one-third of its size before partition.
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The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
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The unrest comes after years of political divisions following the tenure of socialist President Evo Morales, whose Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) dominated Bolivian politics for nearly two decades.
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This is consistent with moves the company has made in other divisions, including Chromebooks and the upcoming Googlebook range, which is expected in the Fall.
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The app has become a quintessential cog in the dating machine—especially in those liminal stages, the flirtations and the breakups.
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Advertisement Wilde recognizes that people will inevitably draw parallels between her public breakups and the decisions made by characters in the movie.
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Layoffs could follow if the company doesn't meet the target for voluntary separations, Bloomberg reported.
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Workspaces and environments enforce these separations.
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“Bifurcations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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