1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
political union may no longer be possible for a country continuously racked by religious disunion
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as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
in the 19th century the volatile issue of slavery resulted in the disunion of several Protestant denominations
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Recent Examples of disunion
The Series is just one emblem of a larger state of disunion.
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David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2023
Over the next three years, the country descended into disunion, followed by civil war.
—David W. Blight Max-O-Matic, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
Johnson’s government now says this arrangement is tearing the kingdom apart, creating disunion and strife.
—William Booth, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022
Already, a sense that the government cannot safeguard ordinary people’s interests is feeding the country’s disunion.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2021
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David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2023
Over the next three years, the country descended into disunion, followed by civil war.
—David W. Blight Max-O-Matic, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
Johnson’s government now says this arrangement is tearing the kingdom apart, creating disunion and strife.
—William Booth, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022
Already, a sense that the government cannot safeguard ordinary people’s interests is feeding the country’s disunion.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disunion
Noun
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For more than six decades, the treaty survived the subcontinental wars and discord but has come under significant strain after India suspended its participation in the treaty after the April terrorist attack in Kashmir.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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This should involve respectful discord, finding a shared vision and moving forward with trust.—
James Barlow,
Forbes.com,
10 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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In seeking reelection in 2022, Evers said the pandemic measures that divided the state were worth the strife.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Later, Hjorth’s sister published her own novelization of their family strife.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 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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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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The common thread is technology that removes friction, creates visibility and adapts to changing needs.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For sure, this can prove too sanguine and perhaps there will be unanticipated economic friction ahead.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 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 negotiations come at a particularly fraught moment, following a 12-day conflict triggered by Israeli attacks on Iranian targets.—
Amir Daftari
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from conflict areas in Thailand, where the death toll rose to 15 as of early Friday, 14 of those civilians, according to the health ministry.—
Shoon Naing,
USA Today,
25 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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“Disunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disunion. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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