1
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905
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2
as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States
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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the narrow separation between posts in the fence
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as in departure
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation
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Recent Examples of separation
During a candid conversation on The Breakfast Club, Cannon reflected on the aftermath of his high-profile split from Carey, which became official in 2016 after their separation in 2014.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The fast, in his cell at Yerwada Jail in Pune, India, concluded successfully when the British government accepted key terms of an agreement that reversed the separation decision.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their legal date of separation was officially listed April 1, 2022.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The colorless, endless walls speak of separation and desperation, without actually showing a human being who might be held there.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The fast, in his cell at Yerwada Jail in Pune, India, concluded successfully when the British government accepted key terms of an agreement that reversed the separation decision.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their legal date of separation was officially listed April 1, 2022.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The colorless, endless walls speak of separation and desperation, without actually showing a human being who might be held there.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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Wright notified the researchers of the dissolution a day later.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Demonstrators are demanding the dissolution of parliament, mass resignation of lawmakers, immediate suspension of officials who ordered firing on protesters, and fresh elections.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The only Sacagawea dollar coin sold at the auction without the distinction of having been flown to space was sold for $120,000.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The biggest distinction is at coordinator.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Unlike lithium-ion batteries, where mature designs leave little room for differentiation beyond materials, electrolyzers still exhibit vast design divergence.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Understanding this divergence is key to shaping a UK model that encourages long-term engagement and economic ownership.—
Lisa Kidd Hunt,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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With the gap between predictive models and regulatory maps now exposed, pressure is building on municipalities and state agencies to modernize infrastructure and flood mitigation planning.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the Dell still trailed the Acer, the gap was narrower than in the CPU tests.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Running constant checks on gate numbers and departure times.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Flex—which has bendy dividers and comes with a little snack/condiment container.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The rocking chair and room divider are reimagined forms of domestic objects Camejo had in her childhood home.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
13 Sep. 2025
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His election meant that Minnesota’s State House would have an even split of Democrats and Republicans, with each party holding 67 seats.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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At still higher temperatures and earlier times, the energy of any radiation present (as well as neutrinos and antineutrinos) would have been sufficient to cause protons and neutrons to interconvert, leading to a 50/50 split between protons and neutrons.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
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About 8,400, or 37%, involved allegations of disability discrimination.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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More than half say income inequality and lack of opportunity are their top concerns, and one in five even report that direct experiences with discrimination have already influenced their career paths.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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