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as in to divide
to set or force apart
You should split logs now for a winter's supply of wood.
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as in to polarize
to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups
The party split over which tax policy to endorse.
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as in breakup
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the split of the group into two factions marked the beginning of the end of the organization
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as in divided
disagreeing with each other
opinions are split on the subject
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Recent Examples of split
Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Girlfriend — starring Robin Wright, from House of Cards, as Laura, and Olivia Cooke, from House of the Dragon, as Cherry — splits each episode between the POVs of the two most important women in Daniel’s life, showing events from Laura’s perspective, then Cherry’s, or sometimes vice versa.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The split was first reported by People, which previously reported in November that Johnson was seen no longer wearing his wedding band.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Her trisets include tried-and-true staples like Bulgarian split squats and Copenhagen planks, as well as a few combo exercises, like the single-leg glute bridge hold with chest press, tall kneeling curl to overhead press, and, of course, the bird-dog row.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The most recent movie, Jurassic Park Rebirth is splitting the difference between a 51% critic rating and a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Girlfriend — starring Robin Wright, from House of Cards, as Laura, and Olivia Cooke, from House of the Dragon, as Cherry — splits each episode between the POVs of the two most important women in Daniel’s life, showing events from Laura’s perspective, then Cherry’s, or sometimes vice versa.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
There’s a wide partisan split in views of big business – 17% of Democrats have a positive view, compared to 60% of Republicans – but Republicans’ assessments of big business have become more negative in the past few years.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The split was first reported by People, which previously reported in November that Johnson was seen no longer wearing his wedding band.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Departing from the standard model, the U8L’s rear features a split tailgate rather than a swing-out door, drawing clear inspiration from the Range Rover and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Her trisets include tried-and-true staples like Bulgarian split squats and Copenhagen planks, as well as a few combo exercises, like the single-leg glute bridge hold with chest press, tall kneeling curl to overhead press, and, of course, the bird-dog row.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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While Towanda plans the wedding of her dreams, the family is rocked by medical emergencies, explosive emotional confrontations, and the fallout from a public scandal that threatens to divide them for good.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The conflict between Israel and Palestine was dividing friends, sparking tensions, and fueling rising acts of hostility.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wyatt exited and then returned to the project amid creative fissures, including wrangling over the movie’s tone, pacing, and length.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump is facing a catch-22 in the face of growing fissures at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and mounting departures of scientists and experts over vaccine policy.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jihaad Campbell played 92 percent of the defensive snaps in his NFL debut, finishing with a pass breakup and helping force a game-changing fumble.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Things took a turn when Gary recently went through a breakup and asked her to stay over for emotional support.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The civilian board that monitors the Sheriff’s Office and Probation Department will see its oversight authority expanded to include health care workers in cases of in-custody deaths, following a divided vote Tuesday by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The gamble backfired and his centrist bloc lost seats to the far right and far left, leaving France with a divided National Assembly and effectively ungovernable.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But that isn’t separating Texans from their steaks.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Gray loves Catrice Hyper Lash Mascara, which separates lashes for definition, length, volume, and curl.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Key prevention strategies include sealing cracks and crevices in walls, roofs, and around windows and doors.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The females wait folded within crevices in bark.—
Rosanna Warren,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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India opposed the partition of Palestine in 1947 and has traditionally shown support for Palestinians, but right-wing Prime Minister Narendra Modi has forged strong ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as lucrative defence cooperation between their two countries.—
Nada Aboul Kheir,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the other side of a partition separating Archive’s dual personalities, the club area will be bathed in rainbow hues of dancing lights, while music from DJ sets will pulse through the building.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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