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as in part
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in match
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
half measures that did nothing but prolong the problem
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
what you said is only half true
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Recent Examples of half
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The 80 points were three shy of the most allowed by the Heat in a first half over their history.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
There is an 80% chance for rain, with between a quarter- and half-inch possible, the weather service said.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The city is required to plan for at least 480 new units, with more than half designated for moderate and low-income earners.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Celtics’ 80 points in Wednesday’s first half are tied for the fourth-most that the Heat has ever allowed through the first two quarters of a game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The 80 points were three shy of the most allowed by the Heat in a first half over their history.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
There is an 80% chance for rain, with between a quarter- and half-inch possible, the weather service said.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
More than half reported hiding or downplaying their identity.
—Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The city is required to plan for at least 480 new units, with more than half designated for moderate and low-income earners.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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Even though researchers have found no evidence that contemporary populations use one hemisphere of the brain any more than the other, every part of this picture is presented with slick confidence.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Athanasia Comninos, the effortlessly stylish owner and CEO, is an essential part of the hotel’s ethos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On-site purchases will not be available on match day.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many debt collection cases involve errors, expired statutes of limitations or debts that have already been sold and resold to the point where documentation is incomplete.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the knowledge that defines an organization’s experience is inaccessible or lost entirely, those systems will produce incomplete, generic intelligence.—
Jason Dressel,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If so, that $50,000 is going to be some of the best money the athletic department ever spent.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the first time ever, the SWPC will also help with the upcoming FIFA World Cup events this summer.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Look at the two men, halfway down, holding lights.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Jack Black has never been one to do things halfway — and his latest public appearance proved that in spectacular fashion.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But several Council members expressed the need for more stakeholder feedback before reaching a decision, in addition to clarity around which sections of city code the penalties would directly apply to.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The fishery protects more than 145 acres of mangrove forest along its section of coastline.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Short-term money market funds and cash equivalents can offer places to hide from the volatility.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The partial shutdown of the Bay Bridge on Wednesday evening was due to a car chase, San Francisco police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Investigators also reported discovering a partial bare footprint inside the home, later finding that Oninski’s left foot was stained with what appeared to be blood.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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