separations

noun

plural of separation
1
as in dissolutions
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 divergencies
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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3
as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) the narrow separation between posts in the fence

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4
as in farewells
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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5
as in dividers
something that divides, separates, or marks off a filing cabinet with lots of adjustable separations

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Recent Examples of separations But others criticized the tactics used and family separations. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026 Other studies found that multiple parental deployments and longer parental separations affected children negatively. — Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 The goal is to manufacture large-area membranes that can perform highly selective separations under practical operating conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026 In 2022, the university had about 367 less permanent faculty than the previous year, both due to fewer hires and more separations. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Past waves of corporate separations were mostly about repairing the balance sheet, companies selling assets to service debt. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 At the same time, Whitney Rose and Angie Katsanevas are confronting major changes following their separations from their husbands in July. — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Grade separations remove the point where trains and vehicles cross paths, such as constructing a bridge to carry traffic over a train track. — Brian New, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Through first-person testimonies and family photos from California communities, the show confronts family separations, civil-liberties violations and the long shadow of deportation campaigns on Mexican American life. — Isa Farfan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separations
  1. dissolutions
  2. divergences
  3. gaps
  4. farewells
  5. dividers
  6. splits
  7. differences
  8. holes
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
Noun
  • This requires, though, that the majority of stocks are not outright declining and that the divergences aren't accompanied by signs of acute macro stress and tighter financial conditions.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Today, other divergences are equally stark, such as China’s openness to international education and travel, alongside its rapid embrace of technology.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of divergences
Noun
  • Yet Perrette and Decker’s meaty roles still leave gaps – slightly lower down the international chain, questions remain over how territories are divided up and who looks after what.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Yet despite the construction boom and falling rents, Pew noted that housing gaps remain even larger for lower-income residents, especially those hoping to buy a home.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaps
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  • And no tearful, cinematic gateside farewells or joyful welcomes.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
  • And one impending departure in particular prompted public farewells from teammates this week.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of farewells
Noun
  • Better yet, those dividers pull out and double as flat tops for the crate, turning it into a makeshift workstation or seat (without leaving the milk crate imprint on your skin afterward).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Use small boxes or dividers to create dedicated compartments before placing items back in the drawer.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividers
Noun
  • 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
  • Mann commented that one of the differences between his approach to content creation and the legacy businesses is the speed of development and production.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Consumer spending resilience may be better explained by generations than by income differences, said economist Ed Yardeni, president and chief investment strategist of Yardeni Research.
    — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of differences
Noun
  • Chacarra was 4 under for his round after 11 holes, having started out in the halfway lead after completing a second-round 67 early Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Using wooden planks and sandbags, Long Beach City work crews earlier this month had patched up holes in the boardwalk’s wall created by the hurricanes, but the reinforcements did not hold.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Separations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separations. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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