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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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
Weeks after rumors began spreading of a separation and impending divorce between Swizz Beatz and wife Alicia Keys, the producer has addressed the speculation with a remark on social media.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This past spring, CalArts attempted to reduce its number of employees by sending voluntary separation and early retirement notices to between fifty and sixty faculty and staff, Hyperallergic reported.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Sep. 2025
The separation comes after a decade of underperformance.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
How to bring about the necessary separation from a mother like this?
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This past spring, CalArts attempted to reduce its number of employees by sending voluntary separation and early retirement notices to between fifty and sixty faculty and staff, Hyperallergic reported.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Sep. 2025
The separation comes after a decade of underperformance.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
How to bring about the necessary separation from a mother like this?
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for separation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
Noun
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Rumors have swirled about personal and financial tensions that led to the dissolution of their professional relationship.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Khloe Park, who formerly used the name Khloe Couleé, also posted about the dissolution of her relationship with her drag mother on Instagram, taking her thoughts to the grid.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
4 Sep. 2025
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By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is not to say there have been no divergences or tensions, particularly when Brazil has sought to pursue a more autonomous foreign policy.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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This divergence creates the typical light-dark color scheme of the flooring, enhancing the overall pattern.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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For borrowers in their second or third year of college worried about getting across the finish line, Pierce recommends speaking with financial aid offices to access grants or cheaper loans to fill gaps.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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And Russia, already emboldened, will see the gap between rhetoric and capability as permanent.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Since Levy’s departure, the Lewis family have faced questions about their intentions for the club.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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On Her Hiatus Speaking to her fans on a live stream, Kai was candid about her feelings since her WWE departure.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The compression system inside is genius, and the sectioned divider keeps my dirty clothes from contaminating the rest of my items (major win).—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Since their split, Fox has also welcomed a new addition.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The split will reverse a massive but largely unsuccessful 2015 merger arranged by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the investment firm 3G Capital, Heinz and Kraft’s owners at the time.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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This past July, the conservative advocacy group America First Legal requested a federal investigation of the chain due to its alleged discrimination against white employees.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Economic inequality coupled with racial discrimination in admissions meant most Black families remained systematically excluded from private schools.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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