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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4
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
First, the mixed recyclables are shredded and crushed into smaller fragments, enabling more effective separation.
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Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
From unilaterally freezing federal funding to the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport noncitizens, the clashes have raised concerns about the separation of powers and the potential for a constitutional crisis.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2025
If the plaintiffs say that the dismantling of USAID violates the constitutional separation of powers, those claims should be directed at the administration, the appeals court suggested.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Moves like this challenge the separation of powers and the politicization of regulatory agencies.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
From unilaterally freezing federal funding to the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport noncitizens, the clashes have raised concerns about the separation of powers and the potential for a constitutional crisis.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2025
If the plaintiffs say that the dismantling of USAID violates the constitutional separation of powers, those claims should be directed at the administration, the appeals court suggested.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Moves like this challenge the separation of powers and the politicization of regulatory agencies.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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Both judges were also accused of undermining the public’s confidence in the judiciary through their comments to The Capital Gazette and other publications, including a Baltimore Banner column calling for the Orphans’ Court’s dissolution.—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2025
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The beginnings of the dissolution of dialogue Until 1990, American politics and government was always a raucous and contentious how-do-you-do, but ultimately a cooperative venture to one degree or another.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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With his first career homer, Wilson earned the distinction of blasting the A’s first home run at Sutter Health Park, doing so in the March 31 home opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This effectively removes the distinction between mainstream and AI stacks.—
Dinesh Subhraveti,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This divergence means a stablecoin deemed compliant in Singapore might not meet requirements in Japan, let alone the United States or Europe.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, recession fears alone can’t explain the broader divergence between munis and other types of bonds.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over time, the gap between Clifford Davis and the rest of Fort Worth ISD has widened today, where less than 1 in every 10 students is reading and doing math on grade level.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The median home price is a benchmark for how much a U.S. home costs, which is largely driven by the gap between housing supply and homebuyer demand.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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With the departures of DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin, a void on the team’s leadership council exists.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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With the departure of Apple this month, the mall is now in its final days.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some suitcases in a luggage set may feature a USB port and small mesh pocket dividers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Indeed 44% of the respondents surveyed think that AI’s effect on individual agency and ability to act independently is likely to be more negative than positive with only 16% predicting a fairly equal split between positive and negative change.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Proponents of the split argue that Cyber Command has become too big on its own to have to share a leader with a similarly large organization.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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In January, the university settled two lawsuits alleging anti-Jewish and anti-Israel discrimination.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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However, the justices said a biological interpretation does not remove protection against discrimination from trans people.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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