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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a thoughtful book about the nation's bifurcation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
a divisive issue that caused the bifurcation of the political party
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Recent Examples of bifurcation
In Asia, the tea leaves are pointing to a very obvious bifurcation.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 7 Oct. 2024
But luxury hotels are seeing higher demand, underscoring the bifurcation between lower- and higher-income consumers.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
This would be a more geopolitically volatile world, with a greater risk of strategic and technological bifurcation.
—Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021
Known as bifurcation, the move meant both actors could engage in other relationships and even get married.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 7 Oct. 2024
But luxury hotels are seeing higher demand, underscoring the bifurcation between lower- and higher-income consumers.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
This would be a more geopolitically volatile world, with a greater risk of strategic and technological bifurcation.
—Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021
Known as bifurcation, the move meant both actors could engage in other relationships and even get married.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcation
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Peripheral outperformance Chris Watling, CEO and chief market strategist at Longview Economics, highlighted a divergence among European economies, with a handful of European countries set to see their economic fortunes turn around.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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This divergence could lead to a shift through the adoption of microgrids.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lopez also canceled her summer tour in May amid the split.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The network is anticipating a ratings uptick once the new administration is up and running, but the situation is fluid: There is the uncertainty about how the split from the mothership will play out, what with NBC News providing content and correspondents.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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This time around, Trudeau would prorogue parliament in hopes the height of the latest scandal would pass and give the party enough time to avoid dissolution.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Plus, as shown in the film, Run had just announced the dissolution of Run-DMC at Jam Master Jay’s funeral, which was unbeknownst to him.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pittsburgh can win the AFC North crown with a victory, while Baltimore can take the division lead with a win.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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Houston Texans: The Texans are division champs for the second straight season.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Once the initial shock subsides, Kit and Theo decide this is the perfect opportunity to prove who won the breakup – with a hookup competition.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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With 11 pass breakups this season, Surtain is the first Broncos player with 10 or more passes knocked away in each of his first four seasons.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Four gargantuan tents were carved up into a maze of cubicles with cots, divided by seven-foot-high partitions meant to offer a measure of privacy for 500 families.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The person can be seen in one of the photos through the partition of what appears to be a New York City taxi, wearing a blue medical mask and a black hoodie.Tom Winter, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the process of separation was emotionally painful, but the act of living through a strained relationship can be equally, if not more, draining.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere in the interview, Ferguson underscored a deep belief in the separation of powers, along with the guardrails established to protect it.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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There’s now a clear split between the Sun Belt and the Blue Wall A key schism has become deeper in recent weeks.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Boar’s Head family schism appears to pit Martin and Brunckhorst on one side, and Bischoff on the other.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Bifurcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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