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Detachments

Verb / di: / Another word for detachments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Detachments refers to groups of people or things that have been separated or removed from a larger whole.

Synonyms & similar words

disengagement insularism insulation separation breakup insularity detachment withdrawal groups divisions units teams squads brigades battalions companies parties gangs forces collections assemblies gatherings clusters bunches sets packs bands

Example sentences

  1. The teacher divided the class into small detachments for group work.
  2. The police sent out detachments to search for the missing person.
  3. The hikers formed detachments to explore different parts of the trail.
  4. The toy store had detachments of stuffed animals in various sections.
  5. The soccer coach created detachments of players for different drills.

Quotes

  • In detachment lies the wisdom of uncertainty. - Deepak Chopra
  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
  • The greatest distance between two people is misunderstanding. - Unknown

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