apart 1 of 2

as in to pieces
into parts or pieces the fancy new adjustable rake came apart the first time I tried to use it

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apart

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adjective

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Recent Examples of apart
Adverb
This is where teams can break apart or come together. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025 The two parties have not been in active negotiations to reach a contract after talks between them fell apart late last year. Amelia Lucas,kate Rogers, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
In the clip, two workers in high visibility vests appeared to use hammers and chisels to break apart stone blocks on the pyramid. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025 Add two or three wool dryer balls or new tennis balls to help break apart clumps and maintain the loft in the insulation. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for apart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart
Adjective
  • Luka has since acknowledged that the out-of-nowhere nature of the trade left his head not in quite the right place, either.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Suddenly, a masked person came out of nowhere and low-blowed Punk.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • The world of customer-service sketch TikTok has been torn asunder after it was discovered that Hannah Brown (not that Hannah Brown) attended Kirk’s memorial service.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
  • This week, another late-night TV show was struck asunder, the Fed lowered interest rates and a new American Girl doll debuted.
    Holly J. Morris, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Unsecured objects will blow away, downed tree limbs will cause isolated power outages, and high profile vehicles will be difficult to drive.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The movie, adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s novel of the same name and following a new mother whose mental health starts deteriorating amid their isolated Montana surroundings, features one of Lawrence’s gutsiest, most visceral performances to date.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Last month, Japan conducted a military exercise involving its air, ground and maritime branches across the country's main and outlying islands, as well as surrounding waters and airspace.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Vargas said the credit union has shifted based on where its customers are located, and like other large businesses in the Sacramento area, SAFE Credit Union has been watching the population grow in outlying parts of the metro area.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • About three hours from the city by bus or Uber to Angra dos Reis, followed by a 30-minute water-taxi ride, this car-free island offers pristine, secluded beaches like Lopes Mendes as well as rainforest hikes.
    Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Gantner guides pro skier and friend Jake Hopfinger to secluded Lake Superior waterfalls and then deeper into the Hiawatha National Forest, which draws a fraction of the crowds of comparable destinations like Acadia National Park, with equally dynamic shorelines.
    Outside, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The Assassin followed retired professional killer Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Highmore) as they are forced to work together in a fight for survival on a remote Greek island.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Paul’s fights against older guys, such as Mike Tyson, or semi-retired MMA fighters, like Anderson Silva, generated attention and sold tickets and pay-per-view buys.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Large software wallets explicitly derive all accounts from a secret recovery phrase, underscoring how central the model is in everyday use.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.
    Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • While Iguaran was waiting for relatives to send more cash, and earning small amounts of money working odd jobs, the men who operate the fishing boats transporting migrants to Colombia cut him a break.
    Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • That case should get started in late November, with Zwerner placed in the odd position — in terms of personal financial gain — of seeking Parker’s acquittal.
    Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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