sever
verb (used with object)
to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like.
severing
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present participleof sever.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“If you say that, you risk severing your relationship with your parent.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Not the part about severing ties to the British crown; that was a fine idea.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
No tranching, no distribution chain, no severing of accountability from outcome.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
"Yet ongoing clashes are driving mass displacement, pushing exposed contacts into overcrowded camps and severing critical containment corridors," he added.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Twelve of the thirteen colonies voted in favor of severing all ties to the British throne.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
