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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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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
After she was released on Dec. 28, 2023, Blanchard announced her separation from Anderson less than four months later.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The separation of powers is one of the most essential principles in American government.
—Ryan Young, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2025
Beijing sets quotas on output, smelting, and separation, which are closely monitored as a barometer of global supply.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Recognizing the importance of maintaining familial bonds, these projects seek to mitigate the trauma of separation and promote long-term stability for children and families.
—Danny K. Davis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The separation of powers is one of the most essential principles in American government.
—Ryan Young, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2025
Beijing sets quotas on output, smelting, and separation, which are closely monitored as a barometer of global supply.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Recognizing the importance of maintaining familial bonds, these projects seek to mitigate the trauma of separation and promote long-term stability for children and families.
—Danny K. Davis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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Ukrainians are a good-humored, industrious and resourceful people who finally achieved independence in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, precipitated by the aggressive stance against communism by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run begins with the band’s founding in 1971—with Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, and Denny Seiwell—and is organized around their nine albums, including the 1973 staple Band on the Run, on through to their dissolution in 1981.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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But recently, two experts have made a cogent distinction.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With 273 career home runs and 916 RBIs, all those All-Star games and that World Series MVP distinction and five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, Perez has amassed the makings of a candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame — where George Brett resides as the only primary Royal.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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This divergence is another example of a shift in investor sentiment toward defensive strategies as macroeconomic risks persist.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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This divergence might shock European elites, but is hardly surprising given the rise of populist nationalism across the world, including in many European countries.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Levi channels his inner MacGyver and spans the gap in a single go.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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And there’s a more than $100 million gap between the cost of local school districts’ special education programs and the aid the state provides.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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McBride declined to comment on whether the White House was involved in the Tate Brothers' departure from Romania.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet there’s also been a lack of leadership within the Bianconeri side, especially more so since the departure of Danilo, who fell down the pecking order under Motta at the beginning of the season.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The cool carry-on has tons of smart organizational features, like two padded pockets, elastic straps, and an interior roll-up divider with toggles.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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No matter the size of the cubicle layout, companies can install tall dividers (around six feet tall) between desks rather than short (around three feet tall) whack-a-mole-style cubicles.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The announcement of the unexpected split comes after Michelin had already begun work on the tires for the 2027 season, the year when MotoGP enters a new era of regulations with a move to 850cc engines.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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After that, Josh's role in the show, if any, was unclear for months after the split, though Christina was seen returning to set without him.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Meta has faced various allegations of discrimination over the past decade, including lawsuits in the US regarding housing, employment and credit ads.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to polling by the Bipartisan Policy Center, nearly one in four mothers have considered leaving their jobs due to a lack of accommodations or fear of discrimination during pregnancy.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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