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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Between the rich burgundy hue, the delicate side splits on the crewneck sweater, the ribbed texture, and the wide-leg pant silhouette, this matching set screams rich-mom energy. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 Politicians, industry leaders, and public health groups are split on Overton. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 24 Sep. 2026 Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are split on the Protect College Sports Act. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Traders are more split on what the committee will do at its final two meetings this year. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 16 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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