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
Lionsgate recently completed its separation of its studio business from Starz, the streaming service and premium cable network.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Shareholders had also proposed that Amazon create a policy ensuring the separation of its CEO and board chair roles.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The agreement does not set in stone, on the date of employment separation, the amount of compensation owed.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
In a 38-page emergency appeal, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued that forcing DOGE to comply with FOIA and submit to discovery would breach the separation of powers and undermine the administration's ability to receive candid internal advice.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Shareholders had also proposed that Amazon create a policy ensuring the separation of its CEO and board chair roles.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The agreement does not set in stone, on the date of employment separation, the amount of compensation owed.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
In a 38-page emergency appeal, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued that forcing DOGE to comply with FOIA and submit to discovery would breach the separation of powers and undermine the administration's ability to receive candid internal advice.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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Cassie’s mom recounts her daughter’s abuse Regina Ventura, Cassie’s mother, also talked about the dissolution of Cudi’s relationship with her daughter during her testimony on Tuesday.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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In creating the commission, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the dissolution of the county’s Mental Health Board and Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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That distinction unequivocally belongs to Scheffler, who revealed why that is the case after his PGA Championship victory.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The key distinction in astrophysical environments is the presence of magnetic fields, which fundamentally alter the nature of turbulent flows.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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Wendy McMahon has resigned as president and CEO of CBS News, citing a divergence with network leadership over the company's future direction.—
Gabe Whisnant
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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His visit is a divergence from the tradition among modern U.S. presidents to visit Mexico or Canada during their first foreign trip, which comes after his administration levied tariffs against the neighboring nations early in his term.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Filling the Liberation Day gap continues to be a resistance level for the market.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That leaves a yearlong gap between The Fantastic 4: First Steps and Brand New Day, the longest break in Marvel movies since COVID.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Through at least June 15, no more than 28 arrivals and the same number of departures will be allowed each hour, marking a 28% decrease from the average of 39 that typically take off and land.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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SpaceX Dragon to depart from ISS The crew members aboard the station spent time Wednesday, May 21, loading and securing a variety of cargo inside the Dragon spacecraft ahead of its scheduled departure.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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United Premium Plus seats have privacy dividers and wireless charging, and Economy seats will feature what United says are the largest economy class seatback screens in the world.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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The main freezer has a divider for efficient organization, and the auto-close feature ensures doors shut completely when not fully pushed in.—
Alice Knisley Matthias,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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The latter split at the end of the 1968 season due to financial disagreements and eventually founded the current PGA Tour.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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The exact split is yet to be confirmed, but around 25 per cent of the value pillar is shared according to the 10-year ranking; the remaining 75 per cent incorporates both the five-year ranking and a club’s share of their country’s TV pool.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Employers who conduct and document regular testing may be better positioned to defend against claims of discrimination.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Four other plaintiffs have since joined with age discrimination allegations.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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