split on

verb

split on; splitting on; splits on
Synonyms of split onnext
British, informal
: to give information about the secret or criminal activity of (someone) to the police
He would never split on his chums.

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Independents are split on whether AI is good (50%) or bad (49%) for them personally. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 And the fourth was about how Bush’s advisers fought bitterly and were split on economic policy. — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Several Crown Center shop owners were previously split on the Royals new stadium coming to downtown. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 If the split on the board continues, the final vote will come down to Village President Dan Pearson. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for split on

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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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