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as in to split
to set or force apart
in your head you need to divorce your wishes and fantasies from the realities of the world as it is
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Recent Examples of divorce
Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Plus, there’s the fact that the divorce is costing him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
When Jeff Bezos and Mackenzie Scott divorced and went their separate ways, Bezos’ life didn’t change all that much.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Widows, never-marrieds, people dating after divorce joined him on the yellow couch of his studio, and what emerged was the sound of common struggle.
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With Kate Sprague, the two-timing wife of Rhode Island governor William Sprague, on his arm (the Spragues would divorce a year later as news of their affair spread), Roscoe Conkling turns up to remind James Blaine that his support for Garfield’s campaign comes with a fee.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for divorce
Noun
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Subordinates are 13 percentage points more likely to leave the labor force in the year after the breakup (compared to people who break up with a manager from a different workplace).—
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The same week as the breakup, Mod Sun also shared a public statement via Instagram, thanking his fans for standing by his side.—
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Arsenal’s first half in the 4-1 home win against Aston Villa a week ago — when the visitors continuously broke through the middle of the pitch — was the perfect example of what happens when their partnership is split up, in this case by Rice’s knee injury.—
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In the aftermath, Venezuelan society became further split between the wealthy, who wanted to work with the US, and the working class, who sought autonomy from the US.—
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Saudi Arabia hails the dissolution as a win for regional stability and plans a Riyadh conference to address southern Yemen’s political future.—
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Upon the dissolution of their longstanding, often turbulent arrangement with the Baltimore Orioles’ Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, the Washington Nationals are also in the hunt for a new local TV home.—
Verb
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During that time, she was transferred five times between facilities, separated from family, denied access to counsel, and confined in conditions that were deeply troubling and inappropriate for any person, let alone a United States citizen.—
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Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.—
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The movement is considered a response to the ever-present and growing sense of alienation among people, as well as a rejection of the traditional depictions of everyday life in Eastern Europe.—
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The same surgeon general who warned about alcohol has also highlighted alienation and social isolation as major public health threats.—
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Footage of the shooting has divided viewers, with finger-pointing over who was the aggressor and who was the victim.—
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From then until now, the image of a plate divided into sections has more clearly depicted what serving sizes should look like in an actual meal.—
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Macy's is said to be assisting employees affected by the closures through transfer opportunities and severance where applicable.—
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Removing severance payments, though, the Hoosiers’ expenses that year would have still trailed 32 other public football programs.—
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Oh, and don’t forget to disconnect your garden hose.—
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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“Divorce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorce. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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