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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The conservative justices split on how to interpret the statute – how to interpret historical voting practices and previous court decisions. Jamie Rowen, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Rodriguez and Cordeiro, 46, announced their split on May 21 after more than three years together. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The Malcolm in the Middle actor and professional race-car driver, 40, shared the news of their split on social media on Wednesday, July 1. Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 As Jackson County legislators consider whether to implement a tax credit program to homeowners who paid inflated property tax bills in 2023, county homeowners and organizations are split on who should bear the cost. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 1 July 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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