DISSOCIATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

dissociation

noun

Definition of dissociation

as in dissolution

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Recent Examples of dissociation The discovery expands the potential range of rare earth resources, and highlights the industrial and strategic importance of northern dissociation-type deposits. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 There’s a kind of dissociation. — Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 Premium pricing, terrible range, little-to-no charging infrastructure, and a complete dissociation with the Harley identity were all contributing factors. — New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026 Morrison dramatizes how the psychological toll is one of anxiety, depression, and even extreme dissociation. — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissociation

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The result is a self-reflective collection of empowering pop anthems and wistful ballads that detail not only the dissolution of a relationship but a return to oneself.

— Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
The city’s current lease is dependent on the dissolution of Transformco’s current ground lease of the site.

— Frankie Rowley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

Zhou, a West Palm Beach Goldman Sachs analyst, would not leave his former girlfriend alone after their breakup.

— Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
The new study instead places particular emphasis on a continent-scale rift-flank escarpment formed during Rodinia’s breakup.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

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Nearly 60% percent of participating members later confirmed our decision in a vote about disaffiliation.

— Chris Ferguson, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026
As assimilation and disaffiliation have transformed the community, more observant populations have taken on a larger role.

— Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026

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