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as in divergences
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a thoughtful book about the nation's bifurcation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures
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as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
a divisive issue that caused the bifurcation of the political party
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Recent Examples of bifurcations
Are these all mathematically proper bifurcations?
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Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcations
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Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.—
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But the plot is simultaneously excessive and elementary, laden with unnecessary and uninspired divergences.—
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It's also known as high season for marital splits, although that reputation may be more myth than reality.—
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Whatever the reason, this year’s splits have shaken generations of fans who were rooting for the former couples to find their happily ever after.—
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The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be.—
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In one sketch, a husband and wife decide to get a divorce due to irreconcilable political differences.—
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Nutrient Comparison Oats and almonds are both packed with nutrition, but there are some important differences between the two.—
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Poland’s modern history was shaped by partitions, invasions and relying on others for security on the ground.—
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And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.—
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The Democratic Party is looking to the post-Trump era, too, with divisions that are considerably more public.—
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Maybe baseball could pull off something similar, especially if a tournament were added within a 32-team expansion that creates eight, four-team divisions, from which some sort of divisional play-in format could fit a typical regular season schedule while creating an eight-team tournament field.—
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Kody reflected on his own divorces in a confessional, and lamented how messy the breakups became.—
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Defensive tackle Chris Jones added a pair of sacks, and cornerback Kristian Fulton had three pass breakups.—
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Most heart-wrenching are the family separations, which are commonplace in these hallways.—
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According to The Times, both Cabot and Byron were going through marital separations at the time of the incident, Cabot said.—
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“Bifurcations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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