1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the schism of the Christian church into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
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Recent Examples of schism
However, a schism emerged between Republican lawmakers during the budget debates in Congress.
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Drew Kurlowski, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
The feud has also created divisions within conservative circles and Silicon Valley, as stakeholders reassess their allegiances in light of the schism between two influential figures.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
DeSantis rips House Republicans in remarks to grassroots at governor’s mansion
McClure’s committee on Wednesday also tackled a schism with the DeSantis administration over offices on the 21st floor of the Capitol.
—Dara Kam, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Enter: a major schism in the relationship, just at the moment that both mother and daughter should be cherishing every moment together.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
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Drew Kurlowski, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
The feud has also created divisions within conservative circles and Silicon Valley, as stakeholders reassess their allegiances in light of the schism between two influential figures.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
DeSantis rips House Republicans in remarks to grassroots at governor’s mansion
McClure’s committee on Wednesday also tackled a schism with the DeSantis administration over offices on the 21st floor of the Capitol.
—Dara Kam, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Enter: a major schism in the relationship, just at the moment that both mother and daughter should be cherishing every moment together.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schism
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The policy, which aims to cut down on discretionary costs and was implemented in early July, sowed discord from both state police troopers and conference organizers, who have held the events annually without issues with Maryland troopers attending.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
29 July 2025
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Rocket Lab's emergence also comes at a time of mounting public discord between Musk and President Donald Trump.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Versant has been staffing up ahead of the looming split, which will see MSNBC and CNBC severed from NBC News.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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In a video shared on her Instagram on July 29, the author and public speaker — who announced her split from the Party of Five star last month — documented her attempts to enter the Park City, Utah home with police present.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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In seeking reelection in 2022, Evers said the pandemic measures that divided the state were worth the strife.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Later, Hjorth’s sister published her own novelization of their family strife.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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The band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Rapid dissolution can introduce too much of the drug too quickly, experts said, potentially causing tremors, headaches and kidney failure.—
Debbie Cenziper,
ProPublica,
23 June 2025
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The common thread is technology that removes friction, creates visibility and adapts to changing needs.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For sure, this can prove too sanguine and perhaps there will be unanticipated economic friction ahead.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Field negotiated a $1 billion breakup fee in case the deal was blocked.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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We’re reminded of this via a flashback of the pair’s breakup, which is from so long ago that the clip is in a totally different aspect ratio.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Friday's instalment will be held one month after the end of fighting in the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, which saw the U.S. strike several targets in Iran.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 July 2025
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These negotiations come at a particularly fraught moment, following a 12-day conflict triggered by Israeli attacks on Iranian targets.—
Amir Daftari
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, slowed by injuries, lead the division by a mere five games.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Florida is the only state that authorizes giant manta ray harvest for aquarium and exhibition purposes, according to a 2024 report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries division.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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“Schism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schism. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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