cleavage
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The researchers then narrowed the search to genes that produce proteins secreted outside the cell, a common feature of hormones, and that contained at least four possible cleavage sites.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
The team then narrowed their focus to proteins that are secreted outside cells, a key feature of hormones, and that contain multiple potential cleavage points.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2026
“It created a cleavage with the United States that was really necessary.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
“Although race is often cited as the central cleavage in America, the single most powerful predictor of voting intention is religion,” the Economist noted.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
She had memorized a phrase: cleavage; epiboly, and organogenesis.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
![]()
“There are toxic cleavages and an incipient social fragmentation that can easily turn into instability.”
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
Second, there's the depolarization variety , which seeks to dismantle the cleavages that result from an oversimplified politics of "us versus them," and actively seeks to create social and political action amenable to pluralist democracy.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2022
Pop music has always gone hand in hand with strong opinions and heated debates — including the kinds of generational cleavages that inspire finger-wagging lectures.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2021
It accelerated with the Vietnam War, which Peters saw as creating class cleavages between those who fought and those who didn’t.
From Washington Post ● May 4, 2017
For better or for worse, old animosities and party cleavages have given way to unforeseen combinations.
From G. K. Chesterton, A Critical Study by Julius West
Vocabulary lists containing cleavage
Earth Science - Middle School
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Rocks and Minerals - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Earth Science - High School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!