disconnection

noun

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1
as in breakup

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2
as in disruption

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  1. breakup
  2. disruption
  3. dissolution
  4. split
  5. schism
  6. disorder
  7. partition
  8. parting
Noun
  • Once the initial shock subsides, Kit and Theo decide this is the perfect opportunity to prove who won the breakup – with a hookup competition.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Her outlook on relationships and the breakups she’s encountered along the way partly inspired her special.
    Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of breakup
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  • As insurers pull back from areas across the country exposed to climate change risks, where policies aren’t getting renewed is a key predictor of the disruption to come.
    Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Snow and rain will particularly affect routes across the Great Lakes and Midwest, and cities like Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit may see significant disruptions due to both weather and traffic congestion. fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of disruption
Noun
  • This time around, Trudeau would prorogue parliament in hopes the height of the latest scandal would pass and give the party enough time to avoid dissolution.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, as shown in the film, Run had just announced the dissolution of Run-DMC at Jam Master Jay’s funeral, which was unbeknownst to him.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Lopez also canceled her summer tour in May amid the split.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The network is anticipating a ratings uptick once the new administration is up and running, but the situation is fluid: There is the uncertainty about how the split from the mothership will play out, what with NBC News providing content and correspondents.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of split
Noun
  • There’s now a clear split between the Sun Belt and the Blue Wall A key schism has become deeper in recent weeks.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The Boar’s Head family schism appears to pit Martin and Brunckhorst on one side, and Bischoff on the other.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of schism
Noun
  • Many individuals with autism also experience co-occurring health issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, seizures, or chronic gastrointestinal problems.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • For some, the declines were symptomatic of a greater disorder originating from within the league itself, something egregious enough to effectively drive a fifth of the audience away within the span of a single year.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of disorder
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  • Four gargantuan tents were carved up into a maze of cubicles with cots, divided by seven-foot-high partitions meant to offer a measure of privacy for 500 families.
    Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The person can be seen in one of the photos through the partition of what appears to be a New York City taxi, wearing a blue medical mask and a black hoodie.
    Tom Winter, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • The vacuum facing the rebels could even be seen as a parting gift from Assad.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Following the news of their split, fans took to social media to express shock over the duo parting ways.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of parting
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