divorce
noun
the act of legally ending a marriage.
divorces
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pluralof divorce.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It's a sizeable sum to part with when divorces can be expensive.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Many painted a picture of "destroyed" lives: divorces, losing custody of their children, prison, psychiatric hospitals, and astronomical medical bills in the hope of regaining "a normal, meaningful life."
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
At work, the former 3M executive started socializing with colleagues who were also going through divorces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
They are going through divorces, having trouble connecting with their spouses or dealing with their kids’ private school tuition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
There had been several divorces among them, including Yolanda's.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
