broken up
Americanadjective
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(of a personal or political relationship) having ended; having undergone a breakup.
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emotionally distressed or upset.
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Usually, broken-up. having been broken into smaller pieces.
Example Sentences
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“They are still friends and very supportive of one another. They have been quietly broken up for several months.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
His videos are bite-sized and have the professional look of being made in a podcast studio, and the other posts have simple graphics and text broken up for easily digestible carousels.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
“The same way you wouldn’t want to be broken up with via text, this is difficult news for you to share and for them to hear,” Post says.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
They have not yet said who the presidential candidate will be - an issue that has broken up several previous Nigerian political alliances.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
But we've broken up now, and I want to see more of the world.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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