as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the breakup of the Soviet Union and the collapse of communism pretty much signaled the end of the Cold War
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Recent Examples of breakups
Unlike other high-profile billionaire breakups in recent years—including the nasty fight between John Paulson and his ex Jenny—the Gilberts appear to be handling their divorce privately and collaboratively.
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Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Two targets on that last drive, two breakups.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The split comes as more big food companies pursue breakups to divest from slower-growth categories and impress investors again.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Most of the stations of Faithfull’s cross also get visited here, including the overdoses and struggles with addiction, breakups, a miscarried child, and spells when she was clearly being exploited by others who were happy to use her notoriety to their own advantage.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Hamilton responded by registering 81 tackles, three sacks, four interceptions, 13 pass breakups and a defensive touchdown.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Ford registered 15 pass breakups and two interceptions last season to go along with 35 tackles, earning first-team all-District 3-6A honors.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Centered on Liam and Noel, Oasis also became known for on-stage temper tantrums and fractious breakups, the last in 2009.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
In 32 games, Tuttle produced 89 tackles, a half sack and eight pass breakups.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Two targets on that last drive, two breakups.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The split comes as more big food companies pursue breakups to divest from slower-growth categories and impress investors again.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Most of the stations of Faithfull’s cross also get visited here, including the overdoses and struggles with addiction, breakups, a miscarried child, and spells when she was clearly being exploited by others who were happy to use her notoriety to their own advantage.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Hamilton responded by registering 81 tackles, three sacks, four interceptions, 13 pass breakups and a defensive touchdown.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Ford registered 15 pass breakups and two interceptions last season to go along with 35 tackles, earning first-team all-District 3-6A honors.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Centered on Liam and Noel, Oasis also became known for on-stage temper tantrums and fractious breakups, the last in 2009.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
In 32 games, Tuttle produced 89 tackles, a half sack and eight pass breakups.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakups
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Managing a post-civil war Syria In Syria, years of civil war that had exacerbated splits among ethnic and religious groups finally ended in December 2024.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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With the splits, the A shares are trading at $234 a share, which means the stock is up almost 11,000%.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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After the partitions and wars of the mid-20th century in their respective countries, Irish nationalists in Northern Ireland and Palestinians in Israel (or just outside) were marginalized.—
Philip Metres
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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Twelve private booths separated by rattan partitions—a nod to Indochine architecture, which flourished under French colonial rule—led to a luxury dining car anchored by a white marble bar with leather stools.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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Masino was hired at Cracker Barrel in 2023 after holding top positions at Taco Bell and Starbucks’ smaller international divisions and as CEO of Sprinkles Cupcakes.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Nike athlete took time off from competing in 2019 and came back in 2021 as one of the most dominant athletes across all NCAA divisions.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For larger separations, a flexible foam strip can be inserted before caulking to create a tighter seal.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This time, though, the schisms between the CDC and the states and professional societies go far beyond the timing of an additional dose of vaccine.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Leicester were extremely dysfunctional in that 2022-23 campaign, with schisms in their midfield that were exploited by opponents.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Breakups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakups. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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