1
as in farewells
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
although their parting was sad, they knew they would see each other again
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2
as in departures
the act of leaving a place
everyone waved goodbye at his parting
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Recent Examples of partings
Some partings will be amicable, such as Antoine Semenyo using a local newspaper to thank Bournemouth.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The quality of these small partings can actually predict whether a relationship deepens in security or drifts into mere disconnection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The quality of these small partings can actually predict whether a relationship deepens in security or drifts into mere disconnection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partings
Noun
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The mystery of the missing farewells inspired many theories.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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His body was laid in state not far from the Spanish Steps — thousands queued over the two days to bid their farewells to the designer, the first, and in many ways the only, Italian to break into French haute couture back in Fifties, a postwar epoch when things like that were thought impossible.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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For now, the agency still represents other A-list talent including Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay and Tyler, the Creator, though many in the industry suspect a wave of departures is coming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Judges have the final say, but departures from jury recommendations are uncommon.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Spurs are not expected to be major players for the biggest name still (possibly) on the market — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains an undetermined level of disgruntled with the goings on around the Bucks.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Homegrown has been a staple in the midfield since the early goings of 2024, but desires a move to Europe, according to Smith.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Partings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partings. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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