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
The pilot-in-command is responsible for maintaining safe separation from other aircraft.
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
The separation of powers embodies the essence of our Constitution.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2025
Trossard was able to create much more separation from his full-back opponent than Sterling had been on the left flank.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Generally, employees who agree to deferred resignation are not eligible for unemployment benefits because it is considered a voluntary separation.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
The separation of powers embodies the essence of our Constitution.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2025
Trossard was able to create much more separation from his full-back opponent than Sterling had been on the left flank.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Generally, employees who agree to deferred resignation are not eligible for unemployment benefits because it is considered a voluntary separation.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
Noun
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Marsh said the faculty was promised a conversation about the dissolution of the school.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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And then, with the dissolution of Stewart-Haas Racing this past offseason, THR acquired one of SHR’s former four Cup charters and signed SVG to the open car.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2025
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Five years ago, Robert Wallach (Bobby) had an idea that seemed radical: to revolutionize the gig economy by eliminating the distinction between employees and independent contractors.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Palmer has embraced the distinction, leveraging her position to create opportunities for other women.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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What concerns me about the markets in early February 2025 is that the bearish momentum divergence for GOOGL is not an isolated occurrence.—
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CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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When added up over the decades, the divergences are sometimes stark.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
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There's a sizable gap back to Crushers' GC in fourth.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Florida test scores are already at a 20-year low due to the state underfunding education, so eliminating the U.S. Department of Education would further reduce funding and increase the learning gap between the rich and everyone else.—
Darren Soto,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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But there's little question that President Donald Trump's public comments appearing to accommodate Russia's President Vladimir Putin over a potential Ukraine war peace deal are a major departure from Joe Biden's confrontational stance against Putin.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Their more recent public displays of affection are a stark departure from years past, when the Prince and Princess of Wales were typically more stoic in their interactions publicly.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Strategic shelving, drawer dividers, and specialized hangers will do more than just hold your belongings.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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Inside, a divider privacy wall with a video screen separates the flagship’s VIP passengers from the driver’s compartment.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Those have been volatile as of late, with odds of one or two quarter-point cuts coming this year evenly split, according to CME Group FedWatch data .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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In contentious splits, the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle.—
Caitlin Gunther,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The plaintiffs are asking for a declaratory judgment that American Airlines’ supplier diversity program violates the federal laws regulating contracts and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of color as spelled out in the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1964 respectively.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2025
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The lawsuit comes after Koerner filed a discrimination charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in April 2024.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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