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as in divergence
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 split
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 bifurcation
Partial bifurcation of the system has already occurred, and there will be further bifurcation, particularly in those areas of technology that have major security implications, such as semiconductors.
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Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2023
The dynamics derive from principles of symmetry, consensus, and bifurcation in networked systems, exploiting instability as a means to flexibly transition from one stable solution to another.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Mar. 2018
But the archaeological samples defied this seasonal bifurcation.
—Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Some automakers do that, but I was told the bifurcation of the pack is important to GM because the pack is a structural element of the vehicle.
—Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
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Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2023
The dynamics derive from principles of symmetry, consensus, and bifurcation in networked systems, exploiting instability as a means to flexibly transition from one stable solution to another.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Mar. 2018
But the archaeological samples defied this seasonal bifurcation.
—Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Some automakers do that, but I was told the bifurcation of the pack is important to GM because the pack is a structural element of the vehicle.
—Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcation
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But the success of carbon capture in the budget bill further highlights the divergence between the U.S. and the rest of the world.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
11 July 2025
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This growing divergence is what makes the pound an attractive investment funded by borrowing in the lower-yielding franc.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Revealing the pair hadn’t seen each other since the time of their split, Justin pulled Susie for a conversation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Following their split, the comedian would welcome 10 more kids with five other women.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Rapid dissolution can introduce too much of the drug too quickly, experts said, potentially causing tremors, headaches and kidney failure.—
Debbie Cenziper,
ProPublica,
23 June 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, slowed by injuries, lead the division by a mere five games.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Florida is the only state that authorizes giant manta ray harvest for aquarium and exhibition purposes, according to a 2024 report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries division.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The two began dating and, after a brief breakup in May 2013, they got engaged in July of that year and then married one year later.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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After his high-profile breakup from Katy Perry, there are rumors that another A-list actress is trying to woo him.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
19 July 2025
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These include fold-down aft bulwarks that enlarge the beach club area when at anchor (a feature first seen on the GTX 80) and a vertically sliding glass partition that separates the aft deck seating area from the interior bar and galley.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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As residents moved out, workers began tearing down partitions, demolishing kitchenettes and installing air conditioning units.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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The split will start in the fourth quarter of this year, when management spins off the advanced materials business, and continue in 2026 with the separation of aerospace, which will leave the automation business as the third public company.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Her eldest child, who was born when Yang was just 14, is taking the separation particularly hard.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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National pride, in the past decade, has seen a clear schism between parties.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
30 June 2025
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However, a schism emerged between Republican lawmakers during the budget debates in Congress.—
Drew Kurlowski,
The Conversation,
25 June 2025
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“Bifurcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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