schisms

noun

plural of schism
1
as in discords
a lack of agreement or harmony schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals

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2
as in splits
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 schisms This is Kubrick’s modus operandi throughout the film, setting up scenes where furniture moves from shot to shot, wall decorations change, and there are further schisms between Ullman’s exposition and the reality that transpires. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 But schisms and heel digging are probably inevitable in such uncertain fields, Catling says. — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 This turns into a big argument about Issa being a weird little guy, and suddenly there are multiple potential roommate schisms in the house. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Yet since she was rescued in bad shape in mid-July and transferred to the Ojai Raptor Center for treatment, schisms have formed. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 But the Kirtland church community soon experienced schisms and conflicts over doctrine, money and authority. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 Given the schisms, some in the GOP believe only a single party-line bill may end up passing before November. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026 But over the past decade or so, major schisms have emerged. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schisms
  1. discords
  2. splits
  3. frictions
  4. divisions
  5. conflicts
  6. dissolutions
  7. wars
  8. breakups
Noun
  • This proves that God’s kingdom is what is truly present, even where earthly discords seem to be.
    — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 26 May 2026
  • Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.
    — April Uchitel, Flow Space, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of discords
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  • In an unexpected twist, Shue and Fiebig entered a relationship of their own following their respective splits.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For this small universe of precinct splits or ballot styles where everyone within a jurisdiction received the same question, the county will set the ballot sorter to out-stack each of those envelopes for hand review.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • Certain frictions or frustrations became apparent during the reunion as some of those women tried to make their voices heard in the din of lively conversation.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Only there can tingly frictions and glints of revelation emerge.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of frictions
Noun
  • Hutheesing also argued that teaching human skills has implications beyond the workforce, pointing to growing political and social divisions, including disagreements between parents and teachers.
    — Brandon Smith, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The center has been created to link consumer fragrance, fine fragrance and oral care expertise, while integrating capabilities from the group’s care and wellness, and taste, nutrition and health divisions.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of divisions
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  • Although the strategic consequences of their actions may ultimately benefit Iran in its own regional and international conflicts, the Houthis see their military campaign against Saudi Arabia chiefly as an act of national defense.
    — Laurent Bonnefoy, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Many of those executed were arrested in Derna and Benghazi cities during or after conflicts between the LNA and opposing armed groups between 2014 and 2018, according to the Wednesday report.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of conflicts
Noun
  • Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.
    — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.
    — Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Definition of dissolutions
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  • Erik Prince and his private security teams were contracted by the US government during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, most remembered for Blackwater employees opening fire in Baghdad’s Nusoor Square, killing 17 Iraqi civilians.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of wars
Noun
  • Chinese rockets have been a problem in this area before, with unguided reentries and in-orbit breakups in low-Earth orbit.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • On top of the breakups, Richards’ mother and Sambora’s father were both battling cancer.
    — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Schisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schisms. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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