BREAKUPS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

breakups

noun

plural of breakup

as in splits

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces the breakup of the Soviet Union and the collapse of communism pretty much signaled the end of the Cold War

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Recent Examples of breakups Barksdale tallied two interceptions and 12 pass breakups last season. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Sophomore cornerback Gil Jackson made multiple pass breakups, including one in the end zone in the second half to a force a field goal. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 In between came a whirlwind of romances, reunions, breakups, and weddings—all punctuated by some extraordinary gems. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 The former had 46 total tackles, five pass breakups and four interceptions as a sophomore in 2024, and the latter had 14 tackles and two pass breakups as a freshman in that same season. — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 Hunter finished his rookie campaign with only 28 catches, 298 yards and one touchdown on offense, with three pass breakups and 15 total tackles on defense. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Toure led Miami last season with 84 tackles and also had six pass breakups, three tackles for loss and two sacks. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Cornerback Kader Kohou and safety Tanner McCalister had breakups in 7-on-7 going against Nussmeier. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Audiences are watching these talents endure new relationships, breakups, partners cheating and divorces. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Brokers are always recruiting new agents — not just seasoned veterans snatched from other firms in search of larger splits or better support, but also rookies lured in by the prospect of big paydays.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
By consolidating two of the five largest distributors, Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general argue, the merger will put theaters in a weaker position in negotiations over windows and revenue splits.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of splits

Noun

Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.

— Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026

Definition of dissolutions

Noun

These booths with partitions that closed you off from the nearby tables.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
On the eight trading floors, the company installed custom partitions and operational furnishings built to meet the demands of high-performance financial operations.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of partitions

Noun

Some fans reflected that Parton represented a different era of America, one that wasn’t defined by political divisions and partisanship.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Dow and DuPont combined their agricultural divisions into Corteva, while China National Chemical Corporation bought Syngenta, then merged it with Sinochem’s farm assets.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of divisions

Noun

Through first-person testimonies and family photos from California communities, the show confronts family separations, civil-liberties violations and the long shadow of deportation campaigns on Mexican American life.

— Isa Farfan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
This means that small separations between objects can become huge down the line — the telltale sign of chaos.

— Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of separations

Noun

This turns into a big argument about Issa being a weird little guy, and suddenly there are multiple potential roommate schisms in the house.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet since she was rescued in bad shape in mid-July and transferred to the Ojai Raptor Center for treatment, schisms have formed.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of schisms

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