dissociation

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Recent Examples of dissociation Trauma can manifest as dissociation, flat affect, or frantic behavior, while abusers may appear calm and credible. Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026 Unlike conventional organoid methods that rely on induced pluripotent stem cells or embryonic stem cells, the new technique avoids single-cell dissociation entirely. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026 Freeze or dissociation responses are just as real as panic. Kriti Gupta, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025 In this moment, left-wingers increasingly seem to have realized that the answer to modern trolls surfing debate formats to virality isn’t dissociation and containment but to get in the ring and fight back. Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dissociation
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Noun
  • While the dissolution of the Main Street RSNs means that some 20 NBA and NHL teams are now on the lookout for new in-market distribution platforms, Playfly continues to enjoy an unrivaled position of influence within local sports.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In September, McMahon convened an all-staff meeting to begin implementing the department’s dissolution.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Their breakup has sparked discourse on social media, and Megan's fans also showed support and rallied behind her.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Most of the people building divorce and breakup registries are women.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The vision, centered on spreading the gospel to others, comes at a moment when church apathy and disaffiliation is on the rise across the nation, Martin said.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Dissociation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/dissociation. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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