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
The Panthers’ loss saw their advantage fall to 2-1 their first-round series as the Heat tumbled to 0-3 in theirs, both at home Saturday in concurrent games 30 miles apart. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025 Butt Kicks Katie Thompson Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your core engaged. Kick your right heel back to your right glute. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
But oxygen can arise from other processes: Sunlight could break apart water in the planet’s atmosphere, for example. Elise Cutts, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023 How much longer are we supposed to have these set apart programs for Black people? Abc News, ABC News, 30 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for apart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart
Adjective
  • Indeed, which is why Trump’s sudden lurch—even a temporary one—came out of nowhere and jolted markets and sent Washington shouting into the void.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Sometimes, a naked man will come out of nowhere and disrupt proceedings.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
  • In an age where experience is everything, Universal’s UK resort can pioneer an approach where the journey feels truly continuous — not a sequence of isolated moments, but one connected, captivating narrative.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The first part of the trip cut through several townships, the outlying communities that the government restricted nonwhite South Africans to during apartheid and that today still largely suffer the effects of poor investment.
    Lee-Ann Olwage, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The Polish community moved to the outlying city neighborhoods and the suburbs.
    Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Pre-game the big dinner by enjoying a signature French 125 (a French 75 with Cognac) in the restaurant’s chic and secluded speakeasy lounge.
    Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
  • There were many more wonderful moments in a festival that fuses sounds and artistic expressions from across the globe, coming together in one of the most stunning and secluded places on Earth. 1.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Two Greene County jail officers were relieved of duty and arrested on charges of felony animal abuse counts this week after a retired police dog in their care died of neglect, a news release from the Greene County sheriff states.
    Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Keith Kellogg, the retired lieutenant general serving as Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, will attend the meetings instead.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Chia seed water can also be a secret weapon for preventing traveler's constipation and supporting regular bowel movements.1 Chia Seed Nutrition Chia seeds are a small yet nutrient-dense food.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
  • When Charlie reveals a secret passion project, and professional lines begin to blur, the two forge an unexpected bond that will teach them both how to live.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Held in the odd year after the presidential election since 1869, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is a cyclical scorecard for voters’ moods and the issues at the forefront of the national consciousness.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
  • At first glance, these pieces seem to appear odd, with crooked teeth and protruding eyeballs.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In both their series against Pumas and Monterrey, the Whitecaps tied the first leg at home, then scored in extra time to tie the second leg and advance on away goals.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
  • At the final whistle, a goal by Akpom having sealed a 2-0 win for the away side, Bentaleb’s team-mates and members of the Lille coaching staff flocked towards him one by one.
    Tom Williams, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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