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
This power grab upends the Constitution and separation of powers that have protected Americans for over two centuries.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Lily Allen and David Harbour separation, starting with most recent events.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
The city argued that due to separation of powers between the government and the DA, that piece should be removed.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
The incoming administration has proposed a variety of harmful policies, threatening mass deportation, family separation, and, of course, cruel detention.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Lily Allen and David Harbour separation, starting with most recent events.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
The city argued that due to separation of powers between the government and the DA, that piece should be removed.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
The incoming administration has proposed a variety of harmful policies, threatening mass deportation, family separation, and, of course, cruel detention.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
Noun
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And then, with the dissolution of Stewart-Haas Racing this past offseason, THR acquired one of SHR’s former four Cup charters and signed SVG to the open car.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2025
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Marsh said the faculty was promised a conversation about the dissolution of the school.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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That distinction — great — belongs to the NBA’s true title contenders, a category that remains exclusive.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gillett has led with confidence, grace, and distinction, carrying out the exact mandate of our legislative body.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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What concerns me about the markets in early February 2025 is that the bearish momentum divergence for GOOGL is not an isolated occurrence.—
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CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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When added up over the decades, the divergences are sometimes stark.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
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There's a sizable gap back to Crushers' GC in fourth.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Florida test scores are already at a 20-year low due to the state underfunding education, so eliminating the U.S. Department of Education would further reduce funding and increase the learning gap between the rich and everyone else.—
Darren Soto,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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But there's little question that President Donald Trump's public comments appearing to accommodate Russia's President Vladimir Putin over a potential Ukraine war peace deal are a major departure from Joe Biden's confrontational stance against Putin.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Their more recent public displays of affection are a stark departure from years past, when the Prince and Princess of Wales were typically more stoic in their interactions publicly.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Winter Collection, which includes an armchair, couch, divider, lighting and blanket, will debut Feb. 6 at Dubai’s renowned collectible design space, Gallery Collectional.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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The interior of each hardshell bag was surprisingly roomy and offered ample organization, including mesh pockets, compression straps, zippered dividers, and more.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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However, the pair explicitly revealed their split to PEOPLE in January 2005.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Due to the split, championship teams have to win six playoff games compared to seven.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2025
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The plaintiffs are asking for a declaratory judgment that American Airlines’ supplier diversity program violates the federal laws regulating contracts and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of color as spelled out in the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1964 respectively.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a representative of the U.N., any involvement in a group that promotes discrimination or violence violates the principle of neutrality and gravely jeopardizes UNRWA’s ability to provide services and protection to refugees.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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