as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the breakup of the Soviet Union and the collapse of communism pretty much signaled the end of the Cold War
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Recent Examples of breakups
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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Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
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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Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
26 June 2026
The New Yorker reported that the pair met via mutual friends while both were in relationships, and found their way to each other after their respective breakups.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Last year, Bynum inked a four-year, $60 million to join Indianapolis, and the veteran lived up to his salary with a career-high four picks and eight pass breakups in 2025.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Acceptance is a huge part of recovering from breakups.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Ben Silverstone gives a moving performance as teenage Steven, who spends the film fighting bullies and breakups on the path to self-acceptance.
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Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Allman’s testimony caused a rupture in the band and resulted in the first of several band breakups.
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Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Divorces or breakups were consistently linked with higher mortality across all groups compared to couples who stayed together.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Advertisement Wilde recognizes that people will inevitably draw parallels between her public breakups and the decisions made by characters in the movie.
—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
26 June 2026
The New Yorker reported that the pair met via mutual friends while both were in relationships, and found their way to each other after their respective breakups.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Last year, Bynum inked a four-year, $60 million to join Indianapolis, and the veteran lived up to his salary with a career-high four picks and eight pass breakups in 2025.
—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Acceptance is a huge part of recovering from breakups.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Ben Silverstone gives a moving performance as teenage Steven, who spends the film fighting bullies and breakups on the path to self-acceptance.
—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Allman’s testimony caused a rupture in the band and resulted in the first of several band breakups.
—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Divorces or breakups were consistently linked with higher mortality across all groups compared to couples who stayed together.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakups
Noun
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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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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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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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Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.
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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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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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As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms.
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Given the schisms, some in the GOP believe only a single party-line bill may end up passing before November.
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