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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the complaints division handled all of the calls from the angry townsfolk
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
one of the major divisions of birds
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the assembly line was a major development in the division of labor among workers
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the person in charge of the division of the profits among the business partners
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as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
that church has been racked by division for some time now, and a split into two denominations seems unavoidable
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Recent Examples of division
The Florida Panthers beat the Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday to re-emphasize a changing of the guard in the state, the division, the conference and the eyes of most hockey fans.
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John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
David Dahlquist, the acting deputy director of the DOJ's antitrust civil litigation division, spoke for the government in opening statements.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
The amendments needed 60% of the vote to pass — the proposal limiting girls sports participation to biological females got 31 of 53 votes (58.5%), and the other that would have created an open division for students aside from boys and girls competitions — garnered just 24.5% (13 out of 53).
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But disturbingly, the Foxes are far from the only team trapped in the limbo of being too good for the division below but way off the top league.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
David Dahlquist, the acting deputy director of the DOJ's antitrust civil litigation division, spoke for the government in opening statements.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
The amendments needed 60% of the vote to pass — the proposal limiting girls sports participation to biological females got 31 of 53 votes (58.5%), and the other that would have created an open division for students aside from boys and girls competitions — garnered just 24.5% (13 out of 53).
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But disturbingly, the Foxes are far from the only team trapped in the limbo of being too good for the division below but way off the top league.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for division
Noun
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Fine, gauzy textiles are used directly within many of the pieces, as well as in the form of a subtle room divider — the closest thing to an internal wall in the main space.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Undeniably glamorous, this 8-foot-long folding room divider is one-of-a-kind.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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The College For Creative Studies Fashion Design Program is recognized as the largest and most equipped fashion accessory design department in the United States.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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An email sent in March from a former employee in the finance department to top management which was reviewed by The Times said MBN had $8 million in its accounts, including $4.7 million that could have been used to cover unused annual leave and partial severance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Chicken-centric chains, notably Raising Cane’s and Wingstop, were the strongest performers among all restaurant categories in 2024.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Seo’s concierge service is priced at $500 per category of treatment: non-surgical skin care (including tightening treatments like Ultherapy), medical exams (like allergy and hearing tests), and beauty services (head spas, nails, massages).—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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However, Hall only appeared in the premiere episode of the show due to his split from Haack.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Huss stars in The Four Seasons as Terry, Anne's new boyfriend following her split from Nick.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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This complete set works on all stovetops, including induction, has an aluminum core for even heat distribution and precise cooking capabilities, and is oven- and dishwasher-safe and backed by a lifetime warranty.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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Due to their short duration, varying wind direction and intense wind speed, downbursts may also cause excessive vibrations and varying pressure distribution on the roof components.—
Amal Elawady,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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That was as close as Mrs. Obama got to directly addressing the rumors of marital discord.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But right now, there's no discord between he and I, which is great.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hats, shirts, jackets, jerseys, cards, and assorted trinkets continue to disappear as quickly as the baseballs Ohtani routinely hits over the fence.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The vehicle came to a rest near the 400 block of W. 112th Street after striking the victim and a fence.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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The agency said no other wildlife impacts have yet been reported.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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What may give pause are the large cuts that Kennedy has instituted across HHS agencies, which include substantial reductions in funding for HIV prevention, as reported by Politico.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Division.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/division. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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