divorcing
word · lemma: divorce
Definition
Divorcing means ending a marriage through a legal process. It describes what people are doing when they separate legally as husband and wife.
Usage & Nuances
Used as the present participle or continuous form of 'divorce.' Common in contexts about marriage and relationships, often followed by 'from' (e.g., 'divorcing from her husband'). Used for both men and women; more formal than casual breakup.
Example Sentences
His friends were surprised to hear he was divorcing so soon after the wedding.
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They are divorcing after ten years of marriage.
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My parents are divorcing this year.
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She is divorcing her husband.
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After months of fighting, they finally decided divorcing was the only option.
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Even though they’re divorcing, they still respect each other.
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