as in to separate
to set or force apart
disapproving parents who were willing to do anything to sever the young lovers
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Recent Examples of sever
And these interactions seem to always end in conflict, tension, and even severed ties.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 July 2025
Both Lau and the GoFundMe said that Dakota's spine was damaged but not severed.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 July 2025
Tehran's shutdown came as part of its crackdown following escalating regional conflict, severing much of the country's digital communication with the outside world.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Martinez Estrella plunged a large knife into Junior’s throat, severing his jugular vein.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 July 2025
Both Lau and the GoFundMe said that Dakota's spine was damaged but not severed.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 July 2025
Tehran's shutdown came as part of its crackdown following escalating regional conflict, severing much of the country's digital communication with the outside world.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Martinez Estrella plunged a large knife into Junior’s throat, severing his jugular vein.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sever
Verb
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The entity is separated from the operating business, while governance remains informal, echoing the founder’s leadership style.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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What also helps separate their value is that Dobson’s a righty, to complement Hutson’s left-handedness.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Know the Signs Cucumbers are typically divided into two main categories: slicing cucumbers and pickling cucumbers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Debate at meeting During the board meeting Thursday night, the room was divided between supporters of Mayer, advocates for the students who came forward, and former students who were against Mayer’s employment from being reinstated.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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In spring 2025, American Cruise Lines started to end many of its Columbia and Snake River itineraries—which retrace the path of the Lewis and Clark expedition—at the Lewiston port; the line will split itineraries between Lewiston and its twin city, Clarkston, Washington, just across the river.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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If their parents died, the sisters would split their inheritance.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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For young people often disconnected from professional networks or mentors, Dream Reach Inspire aims to close that gap, one relationship at a time.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Fortunately, most cases of liver damage naturally resolve when people stop taking the turmeric.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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Beginning in late July 1942, in an apparent attempt to resolve some of these questions, a new version of the policy appeared.—
Tracy Slater
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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“Sever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sever. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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