bifurcated
adjective
bi·fur·cat·ed
ˈbī-(ˌ)fər-ˌkā-təd 
bī-ˈfər-
: divided into two branches or parts
This near-earth asteroid appears as a bifurcated structure, consisting of two distinct lobes that seem to be in contact.—
Richard P. Binzel et al.
Richard P. Binzel et al.The town is a bifurcated community—two distinct communities in one, really.—Dennis Farney
Dennis Farney… the strange bifurcated world of whiteness and blackness in which I was born and reared.—William Styron
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The bifurcated voting system is modeled after Arizona, where tens of thousands of voters who have not provided proof of citizenship can cast ballots only in federal elections.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Numerous studies on financial social media channels recently have highlighted just how historically bifurcated participation has become — a reminder that index stability can mask substantial rotation underneath.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The bifurcated voting system is modeled after Arizona, where tens of thousands of voters who have not provided proof of citizenship can cast ballots only in federal elections.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
After going back and forth over conflicting schedules, the parties arrived at March 2 for oral arguments on outstanding issues — including for the bifurcated trial — and April 10 for a mental evaluation to be conducted by an expert chosen by prosecutors.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Numerous studies on financial social media channels recently have highlighted just how historically bifurcated participation has become — a reminder that index stability can mask substantial rotation underneath.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The bifurcated voting system is modeled after Arizona, where tens of thousands of voters who have not provided proof of citizenship can cast ballots only in federal elections.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
After going back and forth over conflicting schedules, the parties arrived at March 2 for oral arguments on outstanding issues — including for the bifurcated trial — and April 10 for a mental evaluation to be conducted by an expert chosen by prosecutors.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Bifurcated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bifurcated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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