1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals
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2
as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the schism of the Christian church into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
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Recent Examples of schism
Enter: a major schism in the relationship, just at the moment that both mother and daughter should be cherishing every moment together.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
The decision to visit all three leading Arab Gulf powers and not just Saudi Arabia seems designed to prevent a schism.
—Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
Some have suggested the schism could fracture the president’s coalition.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Trump’s openness to a possible U.S. involvement has led to schisms within the Republican community and beyond, and has notably impacted his allyship with a certain former Fox News host.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 June 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
The decision to visit all three leading Arab Gulf powers and not just Saudi Arabia seems designed to prevent a schism.
—Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
Some have suggested the schism could fracture the president’s coalition.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Trump’s openness to a possible U.S. involvement has led to schisms within the Republican community and beyond, and has notably impacted his allyship with a certain former Fox News host.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schism
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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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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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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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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 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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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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Though Jobrani, Pedrad and others have reshaped how Iranian Americans see themselves — and are seen — in popular culture, the latest conflicts have revealed painful divisions.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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“Schism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schism. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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