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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
Large shares reported stressful experiences related to bombing and shelling (39%), separation from family members (30%), surviving the death of loves ones (26%) and the illness of loved ones (23%).
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Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Haack was previously married to Tarek El Moussa, 43, for seven years until their 2016 split, and Ant Anstead for less than two years until their 2020 separation.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Of those, 85 had a horizontal separation of 1,500 feet and were less than 200 feet apart vertically.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
The last sentence of the purpose section in the executive order identifies restoring the constitutional separation of powers as a priority.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Haack was previously married to Tarek El Moussa, 43, for seven years until their 2016 split, and Ant Anstead for less than two years until their 2020 separation.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Of those, 85 had a horizontal separation of 1,500 feet and were less than 200 feet apart vertically.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
The last sentence of the purpose section in the executive order identifies restoring the constitutional separation of powers as a priority.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
Noun
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Danielle Haim sings, more disdainful than saddened by the dissolution at the heart of the single.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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While eliminating the department would require congressional approval, its dissolution would significantly impact millions of borrowers and the American education system at large.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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That's an important distinction as some other operators currently require a winning wager in order to see a bonus.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The trend marks a sharp divergence from the United States, where schools have virtually universally rebuffed students’ demands to sever ties with Israeli institutions, citing principles of academic freedom.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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But again, the predictive power is in the turning points with non-confirmations, also called divergences.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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However, a glaring gap has emerged and must be earnestly addressed: the need for fair, accurate and relevant representation of LGBTQ people.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Idaho residents brought forward a successful ballot measure to close that gap in 2018, and Medicaid expansion has been in place in Idaho since then, the Statesman previously reported.—
Sarah Cutler and,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Pixel 9 Pro was seen by many as a departure from the norm of having the highest specs only available with the larger phones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Talking about his original ambitions for the then 100-site Cineworld chain ahead of his departure as head of the company in 2014, Wiener said its growth had way exceeded his expectations.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Umbra’s Cascada design is a modern take, featuring sculptural asymmetric shapes—with two stackable compartments and nine removable dividers.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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The woman, whom officers found in the center divider of the road, died before she could be taken to a hospital, Lt. Wade Walters said in a news release.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Economists say the voting split of Thursday will be closely watched.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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The five board members who favored the split live in Keller; the two who opposed it live in Fort Worth. Since January, a group of residents led by Dixie Davis have been circulating a petition to garner support for a single-member voting system for school board elections.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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Racial discrimination in the workplace has significant negative impacts on an individual's self-esteem and overall well-being.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Norris this year claimed that board members engaged in unlawful discrimination and retaliation against him, which the county denied, according to the settlement agreement.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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