as in dividing
to set or force apart
placed the dissevered pieces of chicken in the roasting pan
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The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.—
Susan Page, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
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One was a real human blastocysts, which contain about 100 to 200 rapidly dividing cells.—
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The backpack itself is crafted from a durable, water-resistant, anti-abrasion material, and includes a wet pocket for separating damp items or dirty laundry.—
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This was such a tedious process that Saint Ignatius College Prep had its own recycling club that mainly involved spending Fridays after school sitting on a classroom floor and separating the recyclables the school had generated throughout the week.—
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Decades ago, some wealthier Venezuelans began splitting their time between South Florida and their home country, gradually spending more and more time.—
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After dribbling once with his right hand, Brown unleashed a Eurostep to his left, splitting the two Raptors players.—
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The dangers of disconnecting Leaving the money to be handled by one spouse leaves your family vulnerable.—
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There’s nothing better than disconnecting from the world—and hopefully, your phone—on a long walk outside.—
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“Dissevering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissevering. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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