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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, 25 Oct. 2025
As Gomez shows, pairing the shoe with a cozier top half keeps it relevant and elegant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
The heavy-metal legends spent this past summer on the European run of their half-century trek, which features an all-favorites set list culled from Iron Maiden’s first nine studio albums.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Her voice was half–carried off by the dry wind.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In addition, the Heat tallied 20 fast-break points in Friday’s first half.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
As Gomez shows, pairing the shoe with a cozier top half keeps it relevant and elegant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
For skiers, the price is $110 for a morning half-day, $100 for an afternoon half-day.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
The heavy-metal legends spent this past summer on the European run of their half-century trek, which features an all-favorites set list culled from Iron Maiden’s first nine studio albums.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Her voice was half–carried off by the dry wind.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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As part of Monday's announcement, the company said Dan Rosensweig will return as CEO effective immediately, replacing Nathan Schultz, who will step down from the role and remain as an executive advisor to Rosensweig and Chegg's board.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The most helpful part of the experience was his support and guidance.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This season, United have a four-day lead into games, against one training session when there are two matches per weeks.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With 10 days to go until the Virginia governor election, polls show a close match between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and her Republican opponent Winsome Earle-Sears, but Spanberger still has the lead.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Alone, a Whiskey Sour without an egg white is a serviceable, if incomplete, cocktail.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite incomplete medical records, Beverly’s spirit was unbreakable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Barger’s blast was the first ever pinch hit grand slam in World Series history, according to the Fox broadcast.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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And that, according to Elias, was Patsy Dougherty, who did it as recently as the first World Series ever!—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Mix the Solution Fill a spray bottle halfway with vodka, then top it off with water.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gilligan’s trademark cold opens, which can transport us halfway around the world or introduce new characters, remain a masterly way of calibrating suspense.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Through the video’s comment section, Silva also discovered the Y2K fashion rule that the jeans went as a pair with thongs.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the game, hundreds of shirtless brethren had joined in on the revelry, stretching across four sections and making headlines.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The plug-in hybrid now offers an electric-only range of about 80 miles, while overall efficiency improves to the equivalent of 84 miles per gallon once the battery is depleted.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most pilot programs limit stablecoin holdings to no more than 5% of total cash equivalents.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other sites like Point Reyes National Seashore and Fort Point have partial closures, with some parking lots blocked or bathrooms locked.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Another vote on stopgap funding to end the partial federal government shutdown failed Wednesday, with Indiana senators voting along party lines.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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