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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
One is whether, under the constitutional separation of powers, the executive branch has the authority to create a victim compensation fund, or whether that authority rests with Congress.
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Austin Sarat, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Create a separation between players from the two teams in the penalty area by requiring defenders to be inside and attackers outside the six-yard box.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
After stage separation, Super Heavy reoriented and attempted to perform a one-minute boostback burn toward Starbase.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
That separation is a normal byproduct of ongoing, slow fermentation — not a sign the yogurt has gone bad.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
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Austin Sarat, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Create a separation between players from the two teams in the penalty area by requiring defenders to be inside and attackers outside the six-yard box.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
After stage separation, Super Heavy reoriented and attempted to perform a one-minute boostback burn toward Starbase.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
That separation is a normal byproduct of ongoing, slow fermentation — not a sign the yogurt has gone bad.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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This distinction matters enormously.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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There’s a distinction between celebration and commemoration.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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The Fed researchers interpreted the divergence as employees working faster and more productively on an individual level, but the workforce as a whole hasn’t necessarily become more efficient.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Watch for divergence in useful life assumptions.—
Brian Anderson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Grissom hit it toward the cavernous right-center field gap at Comerica Park.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Langstroth’s design maintained an optimal 8 mm gap between frames to prevent bees from fusing them together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The highly anticipated model marks a departure from the aesthetic of typical Ferraris and comes even as other luxury car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Lamborghini, have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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Drawer dividers keep utensils and cooking tools from becoming a tangled mess.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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To keep stacks of sweaters upright, try the Home Edit by iDesign shelf divider.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Almost everyone has a strong opinion, but into a seemingly equal split.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Radial cracking refers to vertical splits, while concentric cracking refers to splits that form in a circular pattern around the fruit’s stem.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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By contrast, the discrimination claims Lucas has been actively soliciting—from white men alleging reverse discrimination—tend to be individual in nature and don’t require aggregate demographic data to prosecute.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who argued racial discrimination during the jury-selection process before his trial.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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